Curry, Warriors Star, Out with Concussion: Misses a Week

Stephen Curry Could Miss a Week Due to Injury

The Golden State Warriors expect Stephen Curry to be out of the courts for approximately one week due to a quadriceps contusion, according to sources close to the team. The exact duration of his absence will depend on how he responds to treatment. On Thursday, the Warriors confirmed, through an MRI, a contusion and a quadriceps muscle strain. The team reported that Curry will be reevaluated in a week. Curry, who left the game in the last minute of the home loss against the Rockets on Wednesday night, appears to have avoided a serious injury, according to sources.

When I heard it was the quadriceps, I actually felt relieved. It’s better than an ankle or a knee.

Steve Kerr, Warriors Coach

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 after several collisions in the final quarter. He tried to draw a charge on Rockets guard Amen Thompson with 3:24 remaining and received an elbow to the face. After review, Curry was called for a blocking foul. Two possessions later, Curry attempted a layup and was called for a charge. Kerr challenged the call, but it was not overturned. After this, Curry moved cautiously 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 head medical officer, who indicated to the bench that Curry could not continue. 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 a promising 4-1 start to the season. After the game, both Jimmy Butler and Draymond Green criticized the team’s recent defensive performance.