Stephen Curry has already reminded the NBA that his movement can turn a quiet possession into a sudden storm. Golden State enters Sunday night’s home game against the LA Clippers after back-to-back wins over Minnesota and Denver, scoring 119 and 134 points. The Warriors were 2-3 through Friday, while the Clippers were 1-4 after three straight losses. Both teams need a lift, but Curry gives this matchup its fastest-moving storyline.

At 38, Curry remains Golden State’s engine. He is averaging 28.8 points in four games and still pulls defenders far from the basket with his deep shooting. That creates open lanes and open shots for teammates. The Warriors score 117.6 points per game, a sign that their offense can catch fire when the ball keeps moving. Draymond Green helps set that rhythm. His 6.8 assists per game show how often he finds cutters and shooters after setting sturdy screens.

Golden State must stay careful with the ball, though. The Warriors are giving it away 17.4 times per game. Those lost possessions can erase the work created by Curry’s motion. Jimmy Butler remains out with a knee injury, so Golden State needs guards and wings such as Brandin Podziemski and Moses Moody to bring steady support. Gui Santos is listed as doubtful with a knee issue, adding another question to the Warriors’ depth.

That is where the Clippers can fight back. Los Angeles averages 11.4 steals, more than Golden State’s 9.6, and Isaiah Jackson brings quick hands and springy defense near the rim. He has two steals and 1.2 blocks per game, which means he can disrupt a pass or swat away a shot. The Clippers also shoot 39.2 percent from three-point range, better than the Warriors’ 36.9 percent. If their outside shots fall, every open look can help them stay close.

Darius Garland is the player most able to light that spark. He is scoring 22 points per game while handing out 6.2 assists, using his handle to weave into the lane and set up teammates. Yet Los Angeles has a major problem to solve: 22.4 turnovers per game. That is far too many empty trips for a team trying to end a skid. Brandon Ingram is out with an Achilles injury, and Rui Hachimura is questionable with a quadriceps issue, leaving Garland with an even bigger job.

The key battle is simple: Can the Clippers make Curry work through constant pressure without losing control of the ball themselves? Brook Lopez’s size and shot-blocking can protect the paint, but the Warriors will try to stretch the floor and make every defender chase.

Golden State has looked sharper in its two recent wins, and Curry’s shooting gives the home team the clearest path to a strong finish. Prediction: the Warriors win.

Stephen Curry’s Motion Meets a Clippers Team Seeking a Spark