Golden State Warriors All-Star guard Steph Curry experienced discomfort in his left hamstring and left the game during the second quarter with 8:19 remaining. Throughout the second quarter, Curry was seen touching his left hamstring, and after Draymond Green hit a three-pointer, Curry signaled to Warriors coach Steve Kerr to be substituted, leaving the game while the Warriors had a 30-20 lead over Minnesota.
Before exiting, Curry had contributed 13 points on 5-for-9 shooting, which included 3-for-6 from beyond the arc. Brandin Podziemski replaced him on the court as he departed for the locker room.
Despite this setback, Curry has had an impressive season, averaging 24.5 points, 6.0 assists, and 4.6 rebounds per game, along with a laudable 39.7% shooting from three-point range. His performance at 37 years old has been a pivotal factor in the Warriors’ success, particularly in light of the team’s recent acquisition of Jimmy Butler from the Miami Heat before the trade deadline. This addition has bolstered the Warriors as they strive for postseason success.
Coming off a tightly contested first-round series, the seventh-seeded Warriors managed to defeat the second-seeded Houston Rockets in seven games, with Curry averaging 24 points, 5.9 rebounds, and 5.7 assists during the series while shooting 47.1% from the field and 39.2% from three-point range.
While Curry’s injury raises concerns, Warriors fans remain hopeful that he will recover swiftly and continue to contribute to the team’s playoff aspirations. The combination of Curry’s leadership and Butler’s presence has rejuvenated the team’s playoff excitement, keeping the Warriors competitive in a challenging league.