Warriors Plan to Play Without Curry for Next Three Games After Hamstring Injury
Stephen Curry will miss at least three games due to a mild left hamstring strain, impacting the Warriors' playoff strategy against the Timberwolves.
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The Golden State Warriors have confirmed that Stephen Curry will be sidelined for at least the next three games due to a mild hamstring strain. Curry suffered the injury during Game 1, but had scored 13 points in just 13 minutes, helping secure a 99-88 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves. Game 2 is set for Thursday in Minneapolis, with an anticipated return for Curry potentially in Game 5 on May 14. Despite previous playoff injuries, the Warriors showed resilience with contributions from Jimmy Butler, Buddy Hield, and Draymond Green in Game 1.
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- The Golden State Warriors are planning to play without Stephen Curry for at least the next three games of their playoff series against Minnesota, after an MRI exam on Wednesday confirmed the guard has a strained hamstring.
- Buddy Hield's performance was critical for the Warriors, particularly in the third quarter, indicating that the team may be able to cope with Curry's absence if other players step up consistently.
- The Timberwolves' sluggish start and offensive struggles, including their poor shooting percentages, highlighted their difficulties as they failed to reach scoring benchmarks typically met in the regular season.
The Guardian·25d· "…This Golden State roster hardly stacks up to those predecessors, however, when Curry and Draymond Green were much younger and other standouts like Klay Thompson and Andre Iguodala were integral to their success."
Al Jazeera·1M· "…Golden State held a commanding 80-60 advantage at the end of the third quarter."
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