Curry’s Injury Forces Warriors to Adapt
After a strong start to the season, the Golden State Warriors must adapt without Stephen Curry for the upcoming games. In the Warriors’ home opener against the LA Clippers, Curry suffered a left foot injury that forced him to leave the court temporarily. Although he returned to the game, he re-injured himself and ultimately had to exit for good.
Details of Curry’s Injury
On October 28, the Warriors announced that Curry had a peroneal strain in his left foot. MRI results showed no structural damage, but the injury occurred when Curry planted his foot while maneuvering around defenders and was aggravated while attempting to set a screen for teammate Moses Moody.
Curry’s Injury History
At 36 years old, Curry has dealt with various ankle injuries early in his career, although those issues have lessened since he began wearing ankle braces. In the game against the Clippers, he recorded 18 points (6-of-11 shooting), 6 assists, 4 rebounds, 2 steals, and 6 turnovers in 27 minutes.
Upcoming Games Without Curry
Curry will miss the upcoming game against the New Orleans Pelicans on Tuesday and will be reevaluated on Friday, November 1, indicating he will miss at least two games. According to ESPN, both Curry and the Warriors are monitoring the injury situation daily.
Recovery Timeline and Team Impact
“He’s dealing with swelling and pain, so he has to manage the condition in his ankle/foot,” reported Shams Charania of ESPN on “The Pat McAfee Show.” Charania indicated that the injury could keep Curry sidelined for about a week, with a potential return as early as the following week, but it might also take up to two weeks.
The exact duration of Curry’s absence will depend on the team’s assessment after further evaluation. The Warriors have three games in the next six days, including back-to-back matchups against the Pelicans on Tuesday and Wednesday.
