Warriors sit Steph (finger) for preseason finale

SAN FRANCISCO — Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry will miss the preseason finale on Friday due to a sprained right index finger.

Curry injured his finger at Thursday’s practice, Warriors coach Steve Kerr said ahead of Friday’s game against the Los Angeles Lakers.

Kerr doesn’t believe the injury is too serious and expects Curry to be available on opening night next Wednesday against the Portland Trail Blazers.

Curry originally injured the same finger on Oct. 11 when his finger got caught in a jersey against the Sacramento Kings, and was held out of the next game. On Tuesday, Curry said he was still in some discomfort but would play later that night against the Lakers.

Curry wore a wrap on his finger, but ripped it off midway through the third quarter.

Originally, Kerr wanted Friday’s preseason game to be a dress rehearsal for opening night. However, with Curry unavailable Kerr plans to tinker more with his lineups and rotations as he continues to try and find his starting group.