Stephen Curry Injury Report: How Long Will the Warriors Star be Out?

In the game against the Toronto Raptors on Thursday, Stephen Curry took a hard fall which has resulted in him getting injured. While Curry was driving for a layup, two defenders converged on him, causing him an awkward fall and thus, picking an injury. This injury comes right after Curry was given a night off due to mental exhaustion earlier this week.

The four-time NBA champion fell hard on the floor and was seen grimacing in pain. Curry landed this injury on his tailbone and remained down on the floor for several minutes, before he was picked by the medic team and helped back to the locker room.

Stephen Curry going down with the playoffs right around the corner comes as a major concern for the Warriors. Though Curry was willing to get back on the floor, Coach Steve Kerr felt it was best for the franchise marquee player to sit out for the remainder of the game.

“He thought he might be able to come back. We just decided not to risk anything. Hopefully, it's not bad,” Kerr said, in the post-game press conference. Prior to his exit, Curry contributed 17 points, two rebounds, and one block during his 25 minutes on the floor. Brandin Podziemski was brought in as a substitute for Curry while Jimmy Butler took the helm of leading the Golden State Warriors to a 117-114 win over the Toronto Raptors.

How long will Stephen Curry be out for the Warriors?

Stephen Curry was immediately rushed for MRI after he left the floor with an agonizing pelvic injury. Concerns remain about Curry's availability, as he is very well not expected to play next until the Dubs start their six-game road trip in Atlanta on Saturday.

The full extent of Curry's injury still remains unknown until the MRI results are out. As per Steve Kerr, the decision lies on Curry and Rick Celebrini, the Warriors' Director of Sports Medicine and Performance for the star's rehabilitation and successful return to the floor.

Who will lead the Warriors now?

In Stephen Curry's absence, the responsibility now falls on the next big star on the Warriors roster, Jimmy Butler to carry the team. As of now, Butler acted as a glue-player on the floor, acting as a defensive anchor and stretching to create shooting opportunities. As Curry left the game in the third quarter, Butler rose up to the occasion, saving the game with a series of free throws and a clutch block.

Butler notched a triple double on Thursday night, leading all players on the roster in assists and rebounds. He finished the night scoring 16 points, 12 assists, and 11 rebounds to seal the victory for the Warriors.

On the other hand, Draymond Green stepped up to the moment as well, dropping 21 points and seven rebounds and bringing in an aggressive scoring mindset.

Seems like the Warriors are pretty much sorted with their veterans and younglings stepping up, despite Curry's absence. However, until the extent of Steph's injury isn't determined, the concern remains of how the Dubs might fare heading into the playoffs in less than a month's time.