In the opening tournament of a three-game road swing, the Golden State Warriors paid together for an impressive performance in the team’s first stop in the single-star state against the Houston Rockets.
Throughout the first three quarters, the Warriors looked strong, jumping out to a 15-point lead into the final 12 minutes of the tournament. Before the start of the fourth season, the Warriors dealt with injuries.
After launching point-3, Steph Curry started to backpedal into the sideline. The seven-time All-Star crashed and crashed back, landing directly on a metal spot near the Rockets bench. Curry stared in pain from the moment he landed.
After his dive, Curry made a trip to the locker room. On his way to the goal catcher in Houston, the most valuable player seemed to be twice in pain.
Shortly after entering the locker room, the Warriors eliminated Curry for the remainder of the tournament with a tail contusion.
Via @espn on Twitter:
Steph Curry was returned to the locker room after falling in the fourth quarter. pic.twitter.com/OX5T2WJhV3
– ESPN (@espn) March 18, 2021
In his poignant postgame news, Warriors coach Steve Kerr said Curry feels like he’ll be fine, but there’s no updated schedule when he returns to court.
Via @anthonyVslater on Twitter:
Steve Kerr on Steph Curry: “That’s an idea if he plays in Memphis. But he’s likely to be okay next week or so. We’ll see. Don’t take that to mean he’s He could be back to work tomorrow, for all I know. ” Update tomorrow.
– Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater) March 18, 2021
When Golden State won 108-94 against Houston, Curry finished the tournament with 18 points on a 7-of-18 shooting from the field with eight assists, five rebounds and a steal in 30 minutes.
Curry will have Thursday for rest before Golden State embarks on a difficult road back against the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday.
