OAKLAND, Calif. _ DeMarcus Cousins participated in a full-contact scrimmage Friday as the Warriors star continues to progress from a torn quadriceps that has sidelined him through much of the playoffs.
Coach Steve Kerr could not recall the last time Cousins scrimmaged but liked what he saw from the center.
Stephen Curry agreed.
"He looked good considering what he's been through the last year and a half, having not been on the court for almost a month," Curry said. "He's making strides."
Injured April 15 in the first round against the Clippers, Cousins is hopeful that he'll be back for the NBA Finals that begin Thursday.
Cousins did not speak to reporters Friday but said a day earlier, "I'm in a lot better place."
The Warriors also are hopeful that Andre Iguodala will be ready for the Finals.
He did not practice again Friday as he deals with soreness and tightness in his left calf, but the Warriors typically handle the veteran with care.
