Golden State Warriors leader Stephen Curry has been recovering from a pelvic contusion he sustained during Thursday’s game against the Toronto Raptors. As this injury ruled him out of the game against the Hawks, it turned out to be a huge cost while the Warriors are still not safe in the playoff race.
The Golden State Warriors felt the absence of their star guard as they suffered a tough 124-115 loss to the Atlanta Hawks on Saturday night, bringing their winning-loss record to 41-30.
Curry’s injury occurred late in the third quarter on Thursday against the Raptors when he collided with defenders while attempting a pass, landing hard on his tailbone. An MRI conducted on Friday confirmed a pelvic contusion but revealed no structural damage.
However, the Warriors have a roster of capable players who can carry the team to a win without Stephen Curry. But that doesn’t always happen, as the Lakers also struggle without LeBron James.
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Without Steph, the Warriors also struggled defensively and offensively against the Hawks. Trae Young led Atlanta with 25 points and 10 assists, while Onyeka Okongwu dominated the paint with 22 points and 12 rebounds.
On the Warriors’ side, no one scored 20+ points, unlike Jimmy Butler. As the NBA is not a one-player game, it was expected that if the two-time MVP were on the court, he could have scored 20+ points, which could have changed the result for the Warriors.
Warriors desperately need Stephen Curry to save the season
The Warriors struggled in the middle of the season, but adding Jimmy Butler gave them hope. They won 16 of their last 20 games, but Saturday’s loss to the Hawks was rough. One big reason? Stephen Curry’s absence.
With 11 games left before the playoffs, the Warriors could drop into the play-in race. They’re technically in the 6th spot, just above the Clippers, but that’s only because they played one more game.
Meanwhile, the Clippers secure the tiebreaker and maintain control over their playoff fate, while the Warriors narrowly maintain a one-game advantage over the 8th-place Timberwolves.
Some players thrive when the system (Curry) is on the floor. When he's not there however, a lot of guys are unable to manage that dependency. They've been relying on Steph's offense for the majority of Jimmy's tenure, so this is rough. They have to find that offense elsewhere and…
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In this situation, every game counts. Plus, the next three against Miami, New Orleans, and San Antonio look tricky without Stephen Curry. The positive news is that he’s set to be re-evaluated on Monday before the game against the Heat.
Fans hope the 37-year-old will be back, leading the charge alongside a healthy Jimmy Butler.
