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MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Stephen Curry, the standout guard for the Golden State Warriors, suffered a left hamstring strain early in the second quarter of the game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. As the Warriors celebrated their 99-88 victory in the series opener on Tuesday, they were preparing for the possibility of an extended absence from their prolific scorer.
Curry is scheduled to undergo an MRI on Wednesday. His condition is currently classified as day-to-day, but coach Steve Kerr expressed doubt about his ability to participate in Game 2 on Thursday.
“Of course, he’s really upset, but the rest of the team rallied and delivered a strong performance,” Kerr commented. “We’re naturally worried about Steph, but these kinds of injuries happen in sports.”
Curry injured himself while attempting a 14-foot floater, reaching for the back of his left leg before promptly exiting for the locker room. He managed to contribute 13 points in 13 minutes, shooting 5-for-9 from the field. The 37-year-old brought crucial experience to the team, having just led the Warriors to a win over the Houston Rockets in Game 7 of their first-round series two nights prior.
The four-time NBA champion and 11-time All-Star averaged 24 points per game in the matchup against Houston, which saw the sixth-seeded Warriors battle back after taking a 3-1 lead. This extended series meant less recovery time for Curry and the team, as there is just one day off between the first five games. However, they will enjoy three days of rest between Game 5 on May 14 and Game 6 on May 18.
Following a five-year stretch marked by various injuries to his hands and feet, Curry was able to play in 70 games this season after appearing in 74 the previous year.
