A dark cloud looms over the Golden State Warriors‘ championship dreams as Stephen Curry remains sidelined with a hamstring injury.
The superstar guard finally addressed his condition after suffering a Grade 1 left hamstring strain during the Golden State Warriors’ 99-88 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals.
Many fans had hoped Curry might return if the series extended beyond four games. Those hopes took a serious hit when the eight time All Star shared a sobering update about his recovery timeline.
ESPN reporter Ohm Youngmisuk delivered the concerning news:
“Asked if he will get to a point where he will have to fight the urge to potentially try to come back too soon, Steph Curry said he is a ways away from that point. He said he isn’t able to take stationary shots right now. Just doing ‘a lot’ of treatment.”
Asked if he will get to a point where he will have to fight the urge to potentially try to come back too soon, Steph Curry said he is a ways away from that point. He said he isn’t able to take stationary shots right now. Just doing “a lot” of treatment.
— Ohm Youngmisuk (@NotoriousOHM) May 8, 2025
The Golden State Warriors announced Curry will be reevaluated in one week, ruling him out for Games 2 through 4 at minimum.
Despite this major setback, the team showed remarkable resilience by securing an impressive road victory in Game 1 without their floor general.
With Curry watching from the sidelines, Jimmy Butler and Draymond Green will shoulder greater responsibility on both offense and defense.
Buddy Hield’s shooting touch becomes especially valuable for the Warriors’ offense during this stretch.
As Butler draws defensive attention, Hield’s perimeter scoring ability could provide the spacing Golden State desperately needs to remain competitive.
Though the Warriors proved they can win without their superstar, their title aspirations ultimately depend on Curry’s return.
His unmatched ability to transform games through elite shooting and playmaking makes him irreplaceable in playoff basketball.
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