Along with a cold shooting performance amid an uncharacteristic slump, Steph Curry suffered an injury against the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday night.
During an ugly loss to Luka Doncic and the Mavs, Curry suffered a left quad contusion, according to Steve Kerr. Curry appeared to bang his knee on a Mavericks defender. However, after getting checked out on the sideline, the Golden State guard remained in the game.
With the Warriors set to meet the New Orleans Pelicans in the second leg of a road back-to-back on Thursday, Curry’s status for the contest is in jeopardy. After Wednesday’s game, Kerr said there’s a chance the Warriors sit Curry against the Pelicans.
Via @anthonyVslater on Twitter:
Steph Curry suffered a left quad contusion tonight. Steve Kerr said “there’s a chance” the Warriors rest him in New Orleans tomorrow night. pic.twitter.com/atDQ8ZB730
— Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater) January 6, 2022
In his postgame presser on Wednesday, Curry said he’s “not optimistic” he will play on Thursday due to how he was feeling after the game in Dallas.
Steph Curry said the way his left quad is feeling, he is “not optimistic” he will play tomorrow against the Pelicans. Doesn’t believe it’ll be an issue that lingers too long, but don’t expect to see him in New Orleans. pic.twitter.com/jitkJgYiRi
— Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater) January 6, 2022
If Curry is ruled out on Thursday, Jordan Poole will likely slide back into Golden State’s starting lineup next to Gary Payton II in the backcourt against the Pelicans.
With two days off after Golden State’s road back-to-back, Curry could get three days off to heal before the Warriors host the Cleveland Cavaliers at Chase Center on Sunday.
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