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The Golden State Warriors stole Game 1 away from the Minnesota Timberwolves with Stephen Curry sidelined for most of the game.
Curry exited Tuesday night’s 99-88 Warriors victory in the second quarter, clutching at his left hamstring. He did not return and underwent an MRI Wednesday.
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.
Here’s everything you need to know about Stephen Curry’s availability for the Golden State Warriors Thursday in Game 2 of their second-round series against the Minnesota Timberwolves:
No, Curry, will be sidelined for at least the next three games of Golden State’s Western Conference semifinal series against the Timberwolves, Games 2 (Thursday), 3 (Saturday) and 4 (Monday). The Warriors announced Wednesday that an MRI revealed a grade 1 hamstring strain. In the announcement, Golden State said that Curry would be re-evaluated in one week.
Curry has been officially listed as out on the injury report.
The average time missed for NBA players with a grade 1 hamstring strain is approximately 10 days, according to certified athletic trainer Jeff Stotts, who maintains a comprehensive database of NBA injuries. Game 3 is Saturday, May 10; Game 4 is Monday, May 12; Game 5, if necessary, is Wednesday, May 14; and Game 6, if necessary, is Sunday, May 18.
"Steph will be back when he's back," Golden State coach Steve Kerr said. "We just focus on tomorrow's game, and then we go from there."
Though the Warriors don't have an official timeline for his return, it's possible Curry could return for a potential Game 5, Game 6 or Game 7.
“I think we all want (No. 30) back,” Warriors star Jimmy Butler said following Golden State's Game 1 victory Tuesday. “But we want him to do his best for himself, best for our group. Until then, we can hold down the fort. I know we can.”
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.
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.”
The Warriors were 7-5 without Curry this season. Post-trade deadine, Moses Moody, Quinten Post and Gary Payton II had chances to start. In Curry’s absence in Game 1, Kerr went with Payton to start the second half.
"We're in that room right now talking about how we are going to approach it," Kerr told reporters Wednesday. "What the lineups will look like. It's all part of it. Every year, the playoffs are about adapting whether it is a game plan or an injury or lineup. We just have to adapt. We have done this before, and we are confident we can do it again."
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Is Steph Curry playing today? Status for Warriors-Timberwolves Game 2
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Curry exited Tuesday night’s 99-88 Warriors victory in the second quarter, clutching at his left hamstring. He did not return and underwent an MRI Wednesday.
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.
Here’s everything you need to know about Stephen Curry’s availability for the Golden State Warriors Thursday in Game 2 of their second-round series against the Minnesota Timberwolves:
Is Stephen Curry playing tonight for the Warriors?
No, Curry, will be sidelined for at least the next three games of Golden State’s Western Conference semifinal series against the Timberwolves, Games 2 (Thursday), 3 (Saturday) and 4 (Monday). The Warriors announced Wednesday that an MRI revealed a grade 1 hamstring strain. In the announcement, Golden State said that Curry would be re-evaluated in one week.
Curry has been officially listed as out on the injury report.
How long will Stephen Curry be out with his hamstring injury?
The average time missed for NBA players with a grade 1 hamstring strain is approximately 10 days, according to certified athletic trainer Jeff Stotts, who maintains a comprehensive database of NBA injuries. Game 3 is Saturday, May 10; Game 4 is Monday, May 12; Game 5, if necessary, is Wednesday, May 14; and Game 6, if necessary, is Sunday, May 18.
"Steph will be back when he's back," Golden State coach Steve Kerr said. "We just focus on tomorrow's game, and then we go from there."
Though the Warriors don't have an official timeline for his return, it's possible Curry could return for a potential Game 5, Game 6 or Game 7.
“I think we all want (No. 30) back,” Warriors star Jimmy Butler said following Golden State's Game 1 victory Tuesday. “But we want him to do his best for himself, best for our group. Until then, we can hold down the fort. I know we can.”
How did Stephen Curry get injured?
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.
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.”
Who will start in Curry's absence?
The Warriors were 7-5 without Curry this season. Post-trade deadine, Moses Moody, Quinten Post and Gary Payton II had chances to start. In Curry’s absence in Game 1, Kerr went with Payton to start the second half.
"We're in that room right now talking about how we are going to approach it," Kerr told reporters Wednesday. "What the lineups will look like. It's all part of it. Every year, the playoffs are about adapting whether it is a game plan or an injury or lineup. We just have to adapt. We have done this before, and we are confident we can do it again."
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Is Steph Curry playing today? Status for Warriors-Timberwolves Game 2
Continue reading...
