Stephen Curry returned to the lineup and flashed a core memory. One possession turned into a time machine. Ball moving. Pace humming. Him drifting off-ball by design. It felt familiar. The kinda flow that built championships in the Bay.

The Golden State Warriors have been searching for connective tissue this season. Not just scoring or defense. But vibe. And during Curry’s quad rehab, regarding which he also revealed the tough reality behind his mid-season , Pat Spencer quietly stepped into that space. He didn’t force it, though. He fit it.

Having shared the floor with Spencer, Curry spelled it out on December 13.

“It was cool. It was reminiscent for me like Jarrett Jack back in the day. A guy that can just handle the ball and then I was off the ball a lot on the first quarter, on

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