Warriors' Star Steph Curry's NBA Playoffs Return Timeline Following Injury Update
Warriors Face Tough Challenge in Curry's Absence
In a surprising turn of events, star player Steph Curry of the Golden State Warriors is set to miss Game 3 of the Western Conference semifinals against the Minnesota Timberwolves due to a Grade 1 hamstring strain. Curry suffered the injury in Game 1, and his re-evaluation, scheduled for one week later, indicates that he will be out for at least the next three games, including Game 3.
The Warriors managed to secure a victory in Game 1 without Curry, but their performance deteriorated afterward, resulting in a series loss. The Timberwolves went on to win the next four games after Curry's exit 3.
In the ongoing series, the Timberwolves have struggled with their three-point shooting, making only 15.8% of their attempts in their last two games. The Warriors, on the other hand, have been underdogs in this series, marking the first time since the 2014 playoffs that they find themselves in this position.
The underdogs have been performing exceptionally well in the conference semifinals, with all five teams winning their opening games. The Warriors joined this trend with their Game 1 victory over Minnesota 1.
Since Jimmy Butler's debut with the Warriors on Feb. 8, the team has boasted an impressive 28-11 record and the NBA's No. 1 defensive rating.
The sports betting landscape has seen a significant shift due to Curry's injury. Fanatics Sportsbook issued $500,000 in refunds on Curry player prop bets as part of its "Fair Play" policy. The series odds for the entire playoffs show the Timberwolves with a welcome bonus of Up to $1,000 and odds of -200, while the Warriors have a welcome bonus of Up to $1,000 and odds of 165.
The latest betting odds for Game 3 show the Timberwolves with a moneyline of -210, while the Warriors have a moneyline of 160. However, the spread for Game 3 is not provided in the given paragraph.
Bonus bets are available now from various sports betting sites, including FanDuel, bet365, BetMGM, Fanatics, and Hard Rock Bet Sportsbook. These offers include free bets, boosted bets, and no sweat bets, with varying amounts and conditions.
As for Curry's return, the timetable remains unclear. He could potentially miss at least one week of action, affecting his status for Game 5.
The Western Conference semifinal series between the Warriors and Timberwolves will resume on Saturday, May 10, at 8:30 p.m. ET on ABC.
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- Despite the setback with Curry's injury, the Warriors managed to secure a victory in Game 1, contributing to the underdog trend in the conference semifinals.
- In the ongoing NBA playoffs, the Timberwolves find themselves as the odds-on favorites against the Warriors, with moneyline odds of -210 for the Timberwolves and 160 for the Warriors.
- The sports-betting community is closely watching the NBA series between the Warriors and Timberwolves, with numerous sports-betting sites offering various bonus bets, such as free bets, boosted bets, and no sweat bets.
- Fanatics Sportsbook issued $500,000 in refunds on Curry player prop bets as part of its "Fair Play" policy, highlighting the shift in the sports betting landscape due to Curry's injury.
- The Warriors have been performing well since Jimmy Butler's debut with the team on Feb. 8, amassing a record of 28-11 and boasting the NBA's No. 1 defensive rating.
- The Timberwolves have struggled with their three-point shooting in recent games, making only 15.8% of their attempts in the last two games.
- The upcoming Game 3 of the Western Conference semifinals represents a challenging test for the Warriors, particularly in light of their poor performance after securing their opening victory in the series without Steph Curry.
