The Golden State Warriors opened this season looking nothing like the team that rewired the NBA by winning four championships over the past decade. Klay Thompson, the team’s stalwart shooting guard, had left in free agency.

Stephen Curry scored 16 of his 24 points in the second half in his return from an ankle injury and the Golden State Warriors won their fourth straight game, 125-112 over the Washington Wizards.

NBA star Stephen Curry has returned to the court after missing several games with the Golden State Warriors due to an ankle injury, helping secure a victory over the Washington Wizards. Coach Steve Kerr has a plan to manage his minutes carefully.