SAN FRANCISCO — Stephen Curry and Jordan Poole have challenged each other since the Golden State Warriors drafted Poole 28th overall in 2019. They would see who could make more shots in a row in practice and go at it in scrimmages, friendly competition that helped bring out the best in each other.

Curry got tangled with Washington’s Jordan Poole under the basket and was down on the court for a few seconds.

Stephen Curry exited Saturday's contest between the Golden State Warriors and the Washington Wizards at Chase Center due to a left ankle injury. Curry's history with ankle injuries had Warriors fans worried,