Stephen Currys status for the Golden State Warriors upcoming games remains uncertain as he travels to join the team on their six-game road trip. The star point guard is recovering from a pelvic contusion sustained during a win over the Toronto Raptors on Thursday. Curry took a hard fall in the second half, but after an MRI, it was confirmed that there was no structural damage, only a contusion.
Currys availability for Tuesdays game against the Miami Heat will depend on how well his injury responds to treatment over the next couple of days. Warriors coach Steve Kerr expressed hope that Curry might rejoin the team during this road trip, though the team will reassess his condition on Monday. If he cannot play against Miami, Curry will have a few more days to heal before the Warriors face the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday.
The Warriors, currently 41-30, are trying to secure a top-six spot in the Western Conference to avoid the play-in tournament. They struggled without Curry in their loss to the Atlanta Hawks on Saturday, but the Warriors are still optimistic. Draymond Green called the Atlanta loss terrible as the team battles for playoff positioning with just 11 regular-season games left.
The timing of Currys return is critical, as the Warriors have a difficult stretch ahead. If hes not cleared for Tuesdays game, they may consider resting him for a few more matchupsagainst the Heat, Pelicans, and Spursbefore the schedule intensifies with games against the Memphis Grizzlies, Los Angeles Lakers, and others in early April. With the Pelicans and Heat struggling, the Warriors could potentially win these games without Curry, allowing him to fully recover for the more challenging contests down the line.
This decision represents a delicate balance between securing immediate wins and protecting Currys long-term health for the playoffs. The Warriors will have to weigh the benefits of rushing him back versus preserving him for what could be an intense postseason run.
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