The Warriors stole Game 1, but they have lost Stephen Curry for Game 2.
One day after Curry exited Golden State’s 99-88 Game 1 victory over the Timberwolves with an injury, an MRI Wednesday revealed a left hamstring strain. Curry won’t play in Game 2 on Thursday night, according to a person with knowledge who spoke on the condition of anonymity because Curry’s status had not been announced by the team.
Curry, 37, is an 11-time All-Star and the premier offensive threat for the Warriors, and his availability carries massive implications for Golden State’s playoff hopes — in its Western Conference semifinal series against Minnesota and beyond.
Curry exited Tuesday night’s game in Minneapolis with 8:19 remaining in the second quarter. He had been grabbing at his left hamstring area multiple times in the period, and after Warriors forward Draymond Green made a 3-pointer and Minnesota called timeout, Curry left the game with the Warriors leading 30-20.
Before leaving the game, Curry had 13 points on 5-for-9 shooting, including 3-for-6 on 3-pointers. After his last made shot, he motioned for Warriors coach Steve Kerr to sub him out, and Brandin Podziemski checked in as Curry headed to the locker room.
Curry had another outstanding season (24.5 points, 6.0 assists, 4.6 rebounds per game and 39.7% 3-point shooting) and his ability to perform like that at his age is a major reason why the Warriors acquired Jimmy Butler from Miami in a trade deadline deal in February. Since acquiring Butler, the Warriors have been one of the best teams in the league.
After Game 1, Kerr had said Curry was day-to-day, but did not offer any additional details aside from the scheduled MRI.
“I talked to him at halftime,” Kerr said. “He’s obviously crushed, but the guys picked him up and played a great game. Obviously we’re all concerned about Steph, but it’s part of the game. Guys get hurt, you move on.
“Our guys did a great job of moving on and getting a great win 48 hours after a Game 7 road win. It’s an amazing group of guys. These guys — they compete, they’re together. We’ve been the best defense in the league since the Jimmy trade, and that’s what’s keeping us afloat right now.”
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Stephen Curry hamstring injury: Warriors star’s status for Game 2
The Warriors stole Game 1, but they have lost Stephen Curry for Game 2.
One day after Curry exited Golden State’s 99-88 Game 1 victory over the Timberwolves with an injury, an MRI Wednesday revealed a left hamstring strain. Curry won’t play in Game 2 on Thursday night, according to a person with knowledge who spoke on the condition of anonymity because Curry’s status had not been announced by the team.
Curry, 37, is an 11-time All-Star and the premier offensive threat for the Warriors, and his availability carries massive implications for Golden State’s playoff hopes — in its Western Conference semifinal series against Minnesota and beyond.
Curry exited Tuesday night’s game in Minneapolis with 8:19 remaining in the second quarter. He had been grabbing at his left hamstring area multiple times in the period, and after Warriors forward Draymond Green made a 3-pointer and Minnesota called timeout, Curry left the game with the Warriors leading 30-20.
Before leaving the game, Curry had 13 points on 5-for-9 shooting, including 3-for-6 on 3-pointers. After his last made shot, he motioned for Warriors coach Steve Kerr to sub him out, and Brandin Podziemski checked in as Curry headed to the locker room.
Curry had another outstanding season (24.5 points, 6.0 assists, 4.6 rebounds per game and 39.7% 3-point shooting) and his ability to perform like that at his age is a major reason why the Warriors acquired Jimmy Butler from Miami in a trade deadline deal in February. Since acquiring Butler, the Warriors have been one of the best teams in the league.
After Game 1, Kerr had said Curry was day-to-day, but did not offer any additional details aside from the scheduled MRI.
“I talked to him at halftime,” Kerr said. “He’s obviously crushed, but the guys picked him up and played a great game. Obviously we’re all concerned about Steph, but it’s part of the game. Guys get hurt, you move on.
“Our guys did a great job of moving on and getting a great win 48 hours after a Game 7 road win. It’s an amazing group of guys. These guys — they compete, they’re together. We’ve been the best defense in the league since the Jimmy trade, and that’s what’s keeping us afloat right now.”
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Stephen Curry hamstring injury: Warriors star’s status for Game 2
