Warrior Stephen Curry's View on Current Hamstring Affliction
Revamped Recap: Warriors Brace for Curry's Absence After Hamstring Injury
The Golden State Warriors kicked off their second-round playoff series with a 99-88 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves, but the triumph was overshadowed by a disconcerting development involving Stephen Curry.
Curry exited the game in the second quarter after limping following a floater attempt. The 37-year-old indicated for a substitution and did not return, logging only 13 minutes on the court. He tallied 13 points, shooting 5-for-9, including 3-for-6 from beyond the arc, along with one rebound and one assist.
After the game, head coach Steve Kerr admitted to reporters that Curry was "gutted" about the injury. The Warriors officially labeled him as "day-to-day" with a hamstring strain, and Curry is set to undergo an MRI on Wednesday, as reported by The Athletic's Anthony Slater.
Following the game, Curry returned to the locker room in silence, donning headphones, and with a visible limp. He did not speak with the press.
Through eight playoff games this postseason, Curry has averaged 22.6 points, 5.3 rebounds, 5.1 assists, and 1.0 steal while shooting 47.7% from the field and 40.0% from three on 10 attempts per game.
Outstanding Performances from Green and Hield Steady Warriors
In Curry's absence, the Warriors managed to fend off a Timberwolves comeback, thanks to standout plays from their veteran leaders and role players. Draymond Green delivered 18 points, eight rebounds, six assists, and two steals, connecting on 4-for-10 from three.
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Green provided his account of the moment Curry left the game, stating, "I didn't see what happened. I also didn't see that he grabbed his hamstring... I just saw him limping a bit so I walked over to him, telling him to pass it, and he's kinda walking towards the locker room. I said, 'you're good?' and he was like, 'I'll be back.' He just kept pushing, but we didn't really know what was going on for a while - several minutes, I mean like game time minutes which is a lot longer, but we didn't know for a long time. And then they finally told us it was a hamstring... little deflating, but we know he had a done a great job of helping us build a comfortable enough lead."
Green also commended Buddy Hield, who stepped up with a game-high 24 points, adding eight rebounds, three assists, and a steal. Hield shot 7-for-19 from the field and 5-for-8 from three across 40 minutes.
"Robin turned into Batman - what should I call Buddy?" Green joked, prompting Slater to suggest Alfred. "Alfred turned into Robin," Green said. "They just filled in and it was beautiful to see."
Golden State leads the series 1-0, but Curry's participation in Game 2 remains uncertain, pending results from his MRI.
- The Warriors' victory over the Timberwolves was not without concern, as Stephen Curry exited the game in the second quarter with a hamstring injury.
- Curry is expected to undergo an MRI on Wednesday to determine the extent of his hamstring strain, leaving his participation in Game 2 of the playoffs in question.
- In Curry's absence, Draymond Green and Buddy Hield stepped up, delivering noteworthy performances that helped the Warriors secure the win.
- Green and Hield's performances were crucial, as the Warriors prepared for the possibility of a multi-game impact due to Curry's injury.
