The Golden State Warriors are likely to be without Stephen Curry for at least a week following a quadriceps contusion he suffered during Wednesday night’s NBA Cup defeat to the Houston Rockets, as reported by ESPN’s Shams Charania and Anthony Slater. Fortunately, Curry seems to have avoided a severe injury, with his return date dependent on how well his quadriceps respond to treatment. The Warriors still have two home games remaining before they travel to Philadelphia next Thursday.
With just 35 seconds left in the close 104-100 loss, Curry limped off to the locker room after playing nearly 33 minutes, contributing 14 points, six rebounds, and five assists. Warriors coach Steve Kerr expressed relief that the injury was to Curry’s quadriceps rather than something more serious like an ankle or knee injury.
The incident occurred late in the fourth quarter when Rockets center Alperen Sengun set a screen, causing Curry’s right quadriceps to collide with his left knee. Although Curry stayed on the court initially, he clearly appeared to be in pain. Later, after a controversial block and charge sequence involving Armen Thompson, Curry was visibly hurt again and subsequently left the game after consulting with the team’s sports medicine director, Rick Celebrini.
Currently, the Warriors hold a 10-10 record for the season and are 1-3 in NBA Cup group play. Curry has missed four games this season, and the Warriors have struggled in his absence, going 1-3. Kerr acknowledged that any extended absence for Curry would significantly impact the team’s rotation and strategy.
Fan Take: This injury news is a major concern for Warriors fans and basketball enthusiasts alike, as Curry’s presence on the court is pivotal to Golden State’s success and the excitement of the game. His health not only affects the Warriors’ title hopes but also the overall competitive balance and viewership of the NBA.
