Warriors leader Curry recovers from leg injury and is expected to return early

2023-02-23 16:10

Warriors leader Curry recovers from leg injury and is expected to return early


Following the spiritual leader of the Golden State Warriors, 34-year-old guard Stephen Curry suffered a contusion on his left leg in a game against the Dallas Mavericks on February 5 and was forced to miss the next five regular season games. Announced Curry's injury, saying that the injury is recovering well and will be re-evaluated next week.


Curry left the game after hitting his left calf in the third quarter of a 119-113 win over the Mavericks. After the game, the Warriors confirmed that Curry suffered a contusion of his left calf, a partial tear of the interosseous membrane and the superior tibiofibular ligament, and his return date is undetermined. According to Curry's injury, sources also said that he will be absent for several weeks or at least a month.


However, the Warriors released good news today. Warriors coach Steve Kerr said in an interview that Curry and him were relieved after the MRI examination, because the results showed that Curry's injury did not belong to the season. Reimbursement for serious level injuries .


Warriors leader Curry recovers from leg injury and is expected to return early


At the same time, he also pointed out that Curry's injury is gradually improving, and he has begun to prepare for various personal training. Curry will undergo injury re-evaluation again next week, which also means that the core of the lineup will have the opportunity to return to the lineup early.


Curry led the Warriors this season with 29.4 points, 6.4 rebounds and 6.4 assists per game, and the Warriors are up 10.1 points per game when Curry plays. In the five games that Curry has missed recently, the Warriors have a record of 2 wins and 3 losses. It can be seen that his absence from injury is a huge blow to the team.


Warriors leader Curry recovers from leg injury and is expected to return early


So far this season, the Warriors have a record of 29 wins and 29 losses, ranking 9th in the Western Conference. The Warriors will continue to play without a leader, traveling to the Los Angeles Lakers tomorrow, hosting the Houston Rockets on Saturday and the Minnesota Timberwolves, Portland Trail Blazers, and Los Angeles Clippers next week. and the New Orleans Pelicans. If the Warriors lose their lineup without Curry, it is very likely that the Warriors will fall out of the playoffs before Curry returns from injury.