Stephen Curry will miss a week due to contusion and muscle strain
The Golden State Warriors anticipate that Stephen Curry will be out of the courts for approximately one week due to a quadriceps contusion, depending on his response to treatment. This was reported by sources close to the team. The team confirmed on Thursday, after an MRI, that Curry suffered a contusion and a muscle strain. A reevaluation of the player is expected in a week. Curry, who left the game in the last minute of the home loss against the Rockets on Wednesday night, apparently avoided major problems, according to sources.The Warriors will finish their current home game series against the New Orleans Pelicans on Saturday and the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday. Curry’s injury occurred in the fourth quarter, after several collisions. He attempted to drive on Rockets guard Amen Thompson with 3:24 remaining and received an elbow to the face. After review, Curry was called for an offensive foul. Two possessions later, Curry attempted a layup and was called for an offensive foul. Kerr requested a review, but the decision stood. Subsequently, Curry moved with difficulty for the next few minutes, showing evident pain. During a timeout with 35.2 seconds remaining and the Warriors losing by five points, Curry spoke with Rick Celebrini, the team’s chief medical officer, who indicated to the bench that Curry would not continue in the game. Both went to the locker room. Curry’s injury comes at a complicated time for the Warriors. Wednesday’s loss left them with a 10-10 record after 20 games, following a promising 4-1 start to the season. After the game, both Jimmy Butler and Draymond Green criticized the team’s defensive performance.When I heard it was the quadriceps, I actually felt relieved. Better than an ankle or a knee.
Steve Kerr, Warriors coach
