San Francisco (AP) — The playing status of Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry remains uncertain following a pelvic injury he sustained during Thursday night’s thrilling 117-114 victory over the Toronto Raptors. This injury occurred while Curry was making his return to the court after resting for a game earlier in the week.
During the match, Curry was driving for a layup late in the third quarter when he landed hard on his tailbone after crashing to the floor. He remained down for several moments, requiring assistance to get back on his feet before being escorted to the locker room for further evaluation.
Warriors coach Steve Kerr provided updates on Curry's condition, noting that the star player attempted to convince the coaching staff to allow him to return to the game. “He thought he might be able to come back,” Kerr stated. “We just decided not to risk anything. Hopefully it’s not bad.” The team is currently awaiting the results of an MRI, which will reveal the full extent of Curry’s injury.
The entire Warriors franchise is anxiously awaiting news on Curry's status, as he is not only an 11-time All-Star but also a two-time NBA scoring champion. This season, Curry has displayed exceptional performance, scoring in double figures in 57 of the 59 games he has played. Prior to his injury, he was averaging a team-leading 24.3 points per game and had scored 17 points against the Raptors.
Teammate Draymond Green shared his concern regarding the incident, emphasizing the intensity of the fall. “He hit that ground hard, you could hear it,” Green remarked. “It’s crazy. Obviously a scary moment for us, for him. Hopefully he’s good.”
The Warriors’ next game is set for Saturday, when they will embark on a six-game road trip starting in Atlanta. Coach Kerr expressed uncertainty regarding Curry’s availability for the matchup against the Hawks, indicating that the decision will ultimately rest with Curry and Rick Celebrini, the Warriors’ Director of Sports Medicine and Performance. “Rick makes all those decisions based on his evaluation,” Kerr explained. “At this point it’s all speculation.”
As the Warriors navigate this critical moment in their season, fans and players alike are hoping for a swift recovery for Stephen Curry, whose presence is vital to the team's success.
