On October 27, during a game between the Golden State Warriors and the Los Angeles Clippers, team captain Stephen Curry Exit Early to an ankle injury. The incident happened late in the third quarter while the Warriors were trailing the Clippers.
Monte Poole Reports Live from the Scene
NBC Sports Bay Area reporter Monte Poole reported from San Francisco on his X account:
“Curry is limping, heading towards the bench. He looks frustrated enough for everyone to question the severity of the injury.”
Poole further confirmed that the injury involves Curry’s ankle, the player who has won the MVP title twice.
Warriors Hope to Maintain Winning Streak
The Warriors started the season with two consecutive wins and were looking to keep their unbeaten streak against the Clippers (1-1) on Sunday night. Stephen Curry Exit Early , The team hopes Curry can lead them this season, especially since the Warriors lost Klay Thompson and were unable to recruit another star to support Curry for the 2024-25 season.
Challenges Await Warriors in Curry’s Absence
Despite key additions like Buddy Hield, De’Anthony Melton, and Kyle Anderson, losing Curry, even temporarily, could be a major setback for the Warriors. Stephen Curry Exit Early, Curry’s scoring ability and court spacing are essential to the team’s success, and any limitations to his mobility would significantly impact the Warriors’ overall performance.
Curry’s Performance Before the Injury
Before leaving the court, Curry scored 18 points and averaged 18.5 points, 7 assists, and 6 rebounds this season.
Warriors’ Efforts Fall Short in First Loss of the Season
Curry’s teammates fought hard to close the double-digit gap against the Clippers but ultimately fell short, losing 112-104. Defensive errors and second-chance points cost the Warriors, leading to their first loss of the season.
Andrew Wiggins’ Effort in the Final Quarter
Andrew Wiggins spearheaded the Warriors’ comeback attempt, scoring 11 of his 29 points in the fourth quarter. However, the Clippers maintained an advantage in possessions. In the first three quarters, Los Angeles had 23 more field-goal attempts, secured 14 offensive rebounds, and forced the Warriors into 20 turnovers.
