Stephen Curry is heading to Miami to rejoin the Golden State Warriors. His participation in Tuesday’s game against the Heat depends on how his pelvic bruise heals over the next two days, per ESPN’s Shams Charania.
The Warriors will check on Curry again Monday. They lost 124-115 to the Hawks on Saturday without him. Curry got hurt Thursday against the Raptors after a tough fall in the second half. He wanted to keep playing, but the team held him out to be safe.
Stephen Curry left the game after taking a hard fall on this play.
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) March 21, 2025
Steph will miss the rest of the game vs. Toronto with a pelvic contusion, the Warriors announced. pic.twitter.com/Ssc8kZXrGd
An MRI showed a pelvic contusion – no structural damage. Dr. Todd Alamin from Stanford Medicine called it “good news.” The injury affects soft tissue, not bones. Recovery might take one to six weeks, based on Curry’s progress.
Steve Kerr, the Warriors’ coach, believes Steph Curry will return during the team’s current six-game road trip. The trip started in New Orleans on Friday and ends against the Lakers on April 3.
“Apparently Steph wanted to come back. Hopefully not too serious.”
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– Steve Kerr on Steph Curry’s injury last night pic.twitter.com/TrFE90jO6x
Meanwhile, Draymond Green described the recent defeat to Atlanta as a “terrible loss.” With only 11 games left, Golden State is battling to secure a direct playoff spot and skip the play-in tournament.
Dr. Alamin believes Stephen Curry’s tailbone injury from the 2020-21 season won’t affect his current recovery.
While basketball players remain prone to falls, Alamin noted the Warriors’ training staff will carefully monitor Curry’s progress to determine the safest timeline for his return.
The Golden State Warriors are facing a harsh reality without Stephen Curry
The Golden State Warriors struggle without Stephen Curry. Their recent loss to the Atlanta Hawks proves it. Curry sat out with a pelvic contusion. The team trailed 40-23 after the first quarter. They fought back but still lost 124-115.
Jimmy Butler, acquired from the Miami Heat, hasn’t solved their slow starts. Late-game rallies fall short without Curry’s spark. The playoff race tightens as the Clippers and Timberwolves gain ground.
Every game counts now. The Warriors can’t afford early deficits. Curry’s absence exposes their reliance on him. Butler brings talent, but the team needs more to stay competitive. The Hawks loss stings – it’s a wake-up call. Golden State must adapt fast or risk slipping further.
Butler admitted that playing without Curry was tough:
“When you don’t have 30 and you dig yourself a hole like that, it’s really hard to come back,” Butler said.
How does one become this exceptionally good at his craft?
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Is it a natural ability?
Who is Steph Curry? pic.twitter.com/37oaVffyMj
Curry’s absence is more than just missing points, it disrupts the Warriors’ entire offensive flow. His shooting stretches defenses, creating space for others. Without him, defenses clamp down. Golden State’s offense becomes predictable and simpler to stop.
“Curry’s gravity changes everything,” Butler added. “Without him, everyone has to work twice as hard just to get the same looks.”
Curry’s injury won’t keep him out long. He might return during the Warriors’ current road trip. The team struggles without him.
The stakes are particularly high for Butler, who will soon face his former team, the Miami Heat, for the first time at the Kaseya Center since his trade. Known for thriving under pressure, Butler might deliver a standout performance.
With Curry sidelined, the Warriors’ playoff chances depend on Butler and the team stepping up. Can Golden State survive without their star as the postseason nears?
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