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Steph Curry's ankle injury update: How serious is it and when will he be back?
In a hard-fought contest at Chase Center, Golden State Warriors star Steph Curry left the Game early due to an ankle injury, marking another setback for the team as they fell to the Los Angeles Clippers 112-104.
Curry initially tweaked his ankle while tipping a rebound, later aggravating it on another play in the third quarter. After signaling discomfort, Curry left the court and headed to the locker room, where he was ruled out for the remainder of the game.
Steve Kerr on Curry’s injury
Warriors head coach Steve Kerr shared post-game updates, describing the injury as “mild to moderate” but noting that Curry will undergo an MRI to confirm the extent of the damage.
Kerr expressed cautious optimism given Curry’s history with similar injuries, stating, “He’s sprained that ankle many times before, so he doesn’t think it’s too bad, but obviously it’s a concern.”
Without Curry, the Warriors struggled to keep pace, especially against Ivica Zubac, who led the Clippers with 23 points and 17 rebounds. Paired with James Harden’s playmaking, Zubac consistently challenged the Warriors inside, capitalizing on second-chance points and defensive mismatches. Kerr acknowledged Zubac’s impact, saying, “He’s gotten better and better… every time they needed a bucket, they seemed to get one from him.”
Despite rallying late with Andrew Wiggins taking charge, the Warriors fell short. “I loved our fight‚” Kerr noted, adding that forward Jonathan Kuminga and others sparked some momentum but couldn’t sustain it against a well-prepared Clippers squad. As the Warriors steer Curry’s potential absence, Kerr pointed to Wiggins and the team’s depth as key to adapting if Curry misses extended time.
The Warriors’ road to recovery will rely heavily on their ability to minimize turnovers and improve interior defense—a point Kerr emphasized, noting, “Most games come down to a handful of possessions, and if you give 10 possessions away, it’s going to be hard to win.”
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