NBA Playoffs Update: Timetable for Steph Curry's Return After Warriors Injury
The NBA Western Conference semifinal series between the Golden State Warriors and the Minnesota Timberwolves resumes on Saturday, May 10, at 8:30 p.m. ET on ABC. However, the Warriors face an uphill battle without their star player, Steph Curry, who is uncertain to play in Game 3 due to a hamstring injury.
Curry sustained the injury in Game 1 of the playoff series and has been recovering since. As of mid-July 2025, he has been cleared for light on-court workouts but no specific return date has been announced. In a July interview, Curry indicated that he took time to let the hamstring heal properly and expects to be ready "next year," suggesting that he may miss the remainder of the current postseason.
The Timberwolves, who struggled offensively in their last two games, shooting a dismal 15.8% from three-point range, will be hoping to capitalise on Curry's absence. In Game 1, the Timberwolves generated a 17.2% three-point clip, but the Warriors managed to upset them despite Curry's absence.
The latest odds for Game 3 of the series reflect the Warriors' underdog status. The spread stands at Timberwolves -2.5, with the moneyline favouring the Timberwolves at -165 and the Warriors at 160. The total is set at 214.5 points.
Several sports betting sites are offering promotions for new customers. FanDuel Sportsbook, for example, offers a promotion where you can bet $5 and get $150 in bonus bets if your bet wins. Hard Rock Bet Sportsbook offers a similar promotion, while Caesars Sportsbook allows you to bet $1 and double your winnings. BetMGM Sportsbook offers up to $1,500 in bonus bets if your first bet doesn't win.
Underdogs have been performing well in the conference semifinals of the NBA playoffs so far, with the underdogs going 5-0 straight up. This trend could continue if the Warriors can pull off an upset without Curry.
In the meantime, Fanatics Sportsbook issued $500,000 in refunds on Curry player prop bets as part of its "Fair Play" policy.
As the series progresses, fans and bettors alike will be eagerly awaiting any updates on Curry's recovery and potential return to the court.
References: [1] ESPN. (2025). Steph Curry injury update: Warriors star out for rest of playoffs. [online] Available at: https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/34392183/steph-curry-injury-update-warriors-star-out-rest-playoffs
[2] NBC Sports. (2025). Steph Curry timeline: Warriors star's injury history and latest updates. [online] Available at: https://www.nbcsports.com/bayarea/warriors/steph-curry-timeline-warriors-stars-injury-history-latest-updates
[3] Yahoo Sports. (2025). Steph Curry injury update: Warriors star out for rest of playoffs. [online] Available at: https://sports.yahoo.com/news/steph-curry-injury-update-warriors-star-out-rest-playoffs-205948431.html
- The upcoming Game 3 between the Golden State Warriors and the Minnesota Timberwolves in the NBA Western Conference semifinal series could see an upset, given Steph Curry's uncertain status and the Timberwolves' improving three-point shooting.
- Despite the Warriors' loss in the previous two games, the latest sports betting odds for Game 3 suggest an underdog role for the team, with the moneyline favoring the Timberwolves.
- As a promotional offer for new customers, several sports betting sites, including FanDuel Sportsbook, Hard Rock Bet Sportsbook, and Caesars Sportsbook, are providing bonus bets or doubling winnings when making a wager on Game 3.
- In a recent move, Fanatics Sportsbook refunded $500,000 on Curry player prop bets as part of its "Fair Play" policy.
- The parlay opportunity in this series could be attractive to bettors, considering the trend of underdogs winning straight up in the NBA playoff conference semifinals so far.
- With the Warriors' star player, Steph Curry, recovering from a hamstring injury, both fans and bettors are eager for updates, hoping that he might return to the court before the end of the current postseason.
