For the third game in a row, the Golden State Warriors will be without Steph Curry. At the end of the third quarter against the Houston Rockets, the seven-time All-Star fell close to the sidelines causing tail fouling.
He was injured by Curry ‘s tail out for Golden State’ s two – game road series against Memphis Grizzlies and will now keep him away against the Philadelphia 76ers at the Chase Center on Tuesday.
On Wednesday, Steve Kerr told reporters Curry was not working and is still dealing with pain. While not playing against the Sixers, the Warriors are considering Curry on a day-to-day basis.
Via @anthonyVslater on Twitter:
Here is the complete update on Steph Curry’s injury. Tomorrow, the team still thinks the shortcut won’t take a tail without short-term. pic.twitter.com/nUGKQYWtff
– Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater) March 23, 2021
With Curry out Tuesday, the most valuable player will get two more days off before Golden State joins the Sacramento Kings on Thursday in San Francisco.
Without the most valuable two-time player, Jordan Poole has entered the starting lineup. The second-year guard has taken advantage of a bigger role. In two games as a starter, Poole averages 25.5 points on shooting 55.6% off the field with 3.5 assists and three rebounds per contest.
To hang on to the Sixers ahead of the Eastern Conference, the Warriors need Poole to continue his impressive play. Behind Poole and Kelly Oubre Jr., Brad Wanamaker, Nico Mannion and Damion Lee will take depth off the bench in the back court without Curry.