SAN FRANCISCO -- The Golden State Warriors are expecting Stephen Curry to return from his thigh contusion Friday night against the Minnesota Timberwolves .

"It's looking good," Warriors coach Steve Kerr said.

Curry skipped the Warriors' recent three-game road trip, opting to remain in San Francisco for rest and treatment with an aim to get full clearance for Wednesday night's practice.

After he was cleared, Curry was a full participant in all contact portions of the workout and took part in a six-minute scrimmage without issue. Kerr said he expects Curry to practice Thursday before receiving the green light for a Friday return from his five-game absence.

The Warriors went 2-3 with Curry on the sideline and return home at 13-12 overall with a small bump of momentum. Those two wins

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