Stephen Curry Sidelined for Warriors vs. Heat Matchup
Golden State Warriors’ star Stephen Curry has been ruled out for the upcoming game against the Miami Heat due to a pelvic injury. Curry, known for his sharpshooting and pivotal role in the Warriors’ lineup, sustained the injury during a recent game, leading to an MRI to assess the damage. Despite his eagerness to return to the court, Curry’s health remains the priority, and the team has decided to err on the side of caution.
The absence of Curry is a significant blow to the Warriors, especially as they face a formidable opponent in the Heat, led by Jimmy Butler. The game was highly anticipated, with fans eager to see a clash between two of the NBA’s most dynamic teams. However, with Curry sidelined, the Warriors will need to rely on their depth and adaptability to overcome this challenge.
This development comes at a crucial time in the season, with playoff positioning on the line. The Warriors’ performance without Curry will be closely watched, as they aim to maintain their standing in the competitive Western Conference.
Stephen Curry misses 2nd straight game with pelvic contusion
Warriors coach Steve Kerr said he expects Stephen Curry will return to the lineup Friday in New Orleans.
MIAMI (AP) — Stephen Curry is going to take a little more time to heal.
Curry remained out of Golden State’s lineup Tuesday night in the Warriors’ 112-86 loss to the Miami Heat, the second straight game he has missed with a pelvic contusion. He was listed as questionable going into the day, with the decision contingent on how he was feeling after a Monday workout.
Turns out, he’s going to take a little more time.
“He just wasn’t quite there and we just can’t risk it,” Warriors coach Steve Kerr said. “He worked out yesterday and he looked good. But at the very end of the workout, just one movement that he made didn’t quite feel right.”
Kerr said the expectation is that Curry will play Friday at New Orleans.
Curry got hurt Thursday in a game against Toronto, and didn’t play in Golden State’s loss at Atlanta on Saturday night. The 37-year-old is averaging 24.2 points and six assists per game this season on 39.4% shooting from 3-point range.
The Miami game was Golden State’s first since Atlanta and is Jimmy Butler’s return to Miami after his February trade to the Warriors. But the schedule — two days off before this game and two days off after — gives Curry a nice cushion of time.
“That’ll be a full week off,” Kerr said. “That can really take care of the injury and regenerate, recharge his batteries. I think it’s a good plan.”
Stephen Curry misses 2nd straight game with pelvic contusion
Warriors coach Steve Kerr said he expects Stephen Curry will return to the lineup Friday in New Orleans.
MIAMI (AP) — Stephen Curry is going to take a little more time to heal.
Curry remained out of Golden State’s lineup Tuesday night in the Warriors’ 112-86 loss to the Miami Heat, the second straight game he has missed with a pelvic contusion. He was listed as questionable going into the day, with the decision contingent on how he was feeling after a Monday workout.
Turns out, he’s going to take a little more time.
“He just wasn’t quite there and we just can’t risk it,” Warriors coach Steve Kerr said. “He worked out yesterday and he looked good. But at the very end of the workout, just one movement that he made didn’t quite feel right.”
Kerr said the expectation is that Curry will play Friday at New Orleans.
Curry got hurt Thursday in a game against Toronto, and didn’t play in Golden State’s loss at Atlanta on Saturday night. The 37-year-old is averaging 24.2 points and six assists per game this season on 39.4% shooting from 3-point range.
The Miami game was Golden State’s first since Atlanta and is Jimmy Butler’s return to Miami after his February trade to the Warriors. But the schedule — two days off before this game and two days off after — gives Curry a nice cushion of time.
“That’ll be a full week off,” Kerr said. “That can really take care of the injury and regenerate, recharge his batteries. I think it’s a good plan.”
