Much to the relief of the Golden State Warriors, it appears as though Stephen Curry avoided a serious injury.
The All-Star guard, who left Thursday night’s victory over the Raptors in the third quarter after suffering a hard fall, is making his way back to the court. The Warriors announced Friday that Curry underwent an MRI that revealed a pelvic contusion with no structural damage. It was good news.
Curry didn’t travel with the team for a game Saturday night in Atlanta against the Hawks, an eventual 124-115 loss. Curry, however, rejoined his teammates in Miami ahead of Tuesday night’s game against the Heat.
Here’s the latest on Curry’s injury and his status for the Warriors:
Stephen Curry injury update
The Warriors practiced Monday in Miami and Curry participated in the session, a good indication of the progress he’s making toward a return. Following the practice, Curry also went through an individual workout to further test the injury.
The team had said Friday that the plan was always for Curry to be reevaluated Monday. Warriors coach Steve Kerr said after the practice that Curry looked ‘good’ and that ‘he was moving great; no surprise, he knocked down a lot of shots,’ though the team’s session did not include a scrimmage.
Kerr added that Curry, who will be officially listed as questionable for Tuesday’s game against the Heat, would play depending on how his body reacts to the practice and post-practice workout.
‘I think Steph feels an obligation always to be there for his teammates, regardless of the circumstances,’ Kerr told reporters Monday following the team’s practice in Miami. ‘He’s an amazing teammate. He wants to get back as soon as possible, mainly so we can win games and climb the ladder in the playoff race.’
With Tuesday marking the first time former Heat forward and current Warrior Jimmy Butler makes his return to Miami, Kerr indicated that it might push Curry to get himself ready for a return Tuesday night.
‘No doubt he wants to be there for Jimmy, too,’ Kerr continued. ‘That’s one of the things I love about Steph: he wants to be there for his guys.’
Golden State Warriors schedule: When could Stephen Curry play next?
Tuesday night, Golden State is set to play the second game of a six-game roadtrip, against the Miami Heat. The team said Curry would officially be listed as questionable. That means that — even if he doesn’t return in Miami — he could be back on the court imminently.
The Warriors will then get the benefit of two-days’ rest before a game against the Pelicans Friday night in New Orleans. Golden State will also play Sunday against the San Antonio Spurs, Tuesday, April 1 against the Memphis Grizzlies and will conclude its road trip Thursday, April 3 against the Los Angeles Lakers.
Golden State (41-30) is currently sitting in sixth place in the Western Conference, and has gone 16-4 since trading for Jimmy Butler.
