Golden State Warriors’ point guard, Stephen Curry, experienced right knee soreness, leading to his exit from the game against the Detroit Pistons. The injury occurred during the third quarter, with 4 minutes and 28 seconds remaining. After making a layup, Curry appeared to be in discomfort, grimacing and limping before leaving the court.
Details of the Injury
Curry’s knee issues are not new. Six days prior to the game, he was added to the injury report due to swelling and discomfort in his right knee. This condition was identified as patellofemoral inflammation. Following a workout in Minneapolis, Curry felt a peculiar pain. He described it as “super weird,” saying he hadn’t experienced anything like it before.
Game Performance
Before his early exit, Curry had accumulated 23 points in just 25 minutes of play. The Warriors had rested him in a previous game to manage this ongoing concern. Despite being listed as questionable for their matchup against the Timberwolves, Curry played through it, contributing significantly to the team’s success.
Upcoming Schedule
Following the game against the Pistons, the Warriors have a three-day break. Their next matchup is scheduled for Tuesday at home against the Philadelphia 76ers. The team will monitor Curry’s condition closely in the coming days.
- Player: Stephen Curry
- Injury: Right knee soreness
- Game against: Detroit Pistons
- Date of injury: Recent Friday night
- Points scored: 23 in 25 minutes
- Next game: Tuesday against Philadelphia 76ers
