by Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry underwent an MRI after sustaining a pelvic contusion during Thursday night’s 117-114 win over the Toronto Raptors. The injury occurred late in the third quarter when Curry collided with two defenders while driving for a layup, resulting in a hard fall on his tailbone. He remained on the floor for several moments before being assisted to the locker room.
Prior to his exit, Curry had contributed 17 points in 25 minutes. Despite his absence, the Warriors secured the win, with Draymond Green leading the team with 21 points and Jimmy Butler III achieving a triple-double, adding 16 points, 11 rebounds, and 12 assists.
Head coach Steve Kerr noted that Curry was eager to return to the game but the team opted for caution. “He thought he might be able to come back,” Kerr said. “We just decided not to risk anything. Hopefully it’s not bad.”
The Warriors will await the MRI results to determine Curry’s status for their upcoming six-game road trip, which begins Saturday against the Atlanta Hawks. Curry’s availability will be assessed in consultation with the team’s Director of Sports Medicine and Performance, Rick Celebrini.
Teammate Draymond Green expressed concern over the incident, stating, “He hit that ground hard, you could hear it. It’s crazy. Obviously a scary moment for us, for him. Hopefully he’s good.”
The Warriors have been on a strong run, winning nine of their last ten games, and currently hold a 41-29 record. Curry, an 11-time All-Star and two-time MVP, has been instrumental in their success, averaging 24.3 points, 6.1 assists, and 3.3 rebounds per game this season.
The team and fans alike are hopeful for a swift recovery for Curry as they approach the critical final stretch of the regular season.
