Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry’s status is up in the air after he sustained a pelvic contusion during Thursday night’s 117-114 victory over the Toronto Raptors. Curry, who had returned from rest earlier in the week, suffered the injury late in the third quarter. While driving to the basket, he collided with two Raptors players and fell hard to the court on his back. He remained on the floor briefly before walking off with assistance from the team’s training staff. Curry, who had scored 17 points in 25 minutes, eventually left for the locker room, and the team announced he would not return to the game.
Warriors coach Steve Kerr mentioned that Curry had hoped to reenter the game but the decision was made to keep him out to avoid further risk. “He thought he might be able to come back, but we decided not to risk anything,” Kerr said, adding that the team would wait for MRI results to determine the extent of the injury. Teammate Draymond Green also expressed concern after seeing the hard fall, describing it as a “scary moment.” Green noted that the sound of Curry hitting the ground was audible and that everyone hoped for his quick recovery.
Curry’s injury comes at a crucial time for the Warriors, who are in the midst of a playoff push. Despite this setback, the team has been on a strong run, recently defeating the Raptors and maintaining a tight grip on playoff contention. Curry, who has been the driving force behind the team’s success, is averaging 24.3 points per game this season. His health is vital as the Warriors aim to avoid the play-in tournament and make a deep postseason run.
Head coach Kerr had previously expressed concerns about Curry’s workload, noting he had been visibly tired in recent games. However, with their playoff chances on the line, resting Curry may be a challenge. The team will closely monitor his condition, with Curry’s availability for their upcoming road trip, starting with a game in Atlanta, dependent on his recovery and further evaluation by the team’s medical staff.
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