Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry is expected to be out for multiple weeks after suffering a lower leg injury in their 119-113 win over the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday night.
The 34-year-old looked to have injured his left leg while trying to defend Mavericks’ guard McKinley Wright IV.
Curry eventually limped off the court with about two minutes remaining in the third quarter and was evidently in pain. He finished the game with 21 points, six rebounds, and seven assists in 26 minutes.
The Warriors’ medical reports suggest that the two-time MVP suffered ligament damage in his left leg and is expected to be out for a while.
After undergoing a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan, Curry was diagnosed with partial tears to his superior tibiofibular ligament and interosseous membrane in his left leg and also has a lower-leg contusion.
Although the actual timeline for his return is not yet certain, the Warriors announced that it will be determined in the coming days.
Stephen Curry injury update: pic.twitter.com/oqRW2VLk2e
— Warriors PR (@WarriorsPR) February 5, 2023
Curry had missed 11 games earlier this season with a left shoulder subluxation he suffered in a loss against the Indian Pacers last December.
The Warriors also revealed that the nine-time All-Star will not be available for tonight’s game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The injury is also likely to keep him away from the upcoming 72nd All-Star Game in Salt Lake City, set for February 19.
If Curry misses the game, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver will have to select a replacement.
With Curry injured, Steve Kerr and the Warriors’ coaching team need to find a way to get results as they continue their push for a playoff spot and have very little room for errors.
They currently have 27 wins and 26 losses and are eighth in the Western Conference, having played three games less than the fourth-place Los Angeles Clippers.
Curry is averaging 29.4 points, 6.3 rebounds, and 6.4 assists in 34.6 minutes per game this season. He is shooting 49.5% on field goals, 42.7% on 3-pointers, and 91.6% on free throws.
