Curry’s Shocking Injury Overshadows Warriors’ Victory as Pacers Pull Off Stunning Upset Over Cavs
When the Golden State Warriors took down the Minnesota Timberwolves in the opening game of their second-round NBA playoff series, fans were buzzing—but not all was sunshine and roses. Steph Curry, the heart and soul of the Warriors at 37 years old and a two-time MVP, limped off the court before halftime with a nasty-looking hamstring pull, shaking up the team’s rhythm and raising concerns about what’s ahead. Despite Curry’s premature exit, the Warriors leaned heavily on their stars—Buddy Hield, Jimmy Butler, and Draymond Green—to shoulder the scoring load and seal a 99-88 victory in Minneapolis. Now, as the team braces for game two, eyes are glued to the medical updates, with coach Steve Kerr bracing for the possibility that Curry might have to sit tight for at least another game. Injuries are part of the sport’s brutal beauty… but this one stings. LEARN MORE
“I talked to him at half-time, he’s obviously crushed. The guys picked him up and played a great game but we’re all concerned about Steph.But, after a spirited fightback in the final minutes, Haliburton produced a stunning step-back three-pointer to give his side a 2-0 lead in the series. Aaron Nesmith and Myles Turner both top scored for the Pacers with 23 points each while Haliburton produced 20 of his own. “It’s part of the game. Guys get hurt, you move on.”The Cavaliers, winners of the Eastern Conference, had a 20-point lead at one stage. “We’re definitely game-planning for him to not be available for game two but we don’t know yet,” said Warriors coach Steve Kerr.Buddy Hield, Jimmy Butler and Draymond Green shared the scoring burden in Curry’s absence, hitting 62 points between them.Tyrese Haliburton hit a game-winning three-pointer as the Indiana Pacers shocked top seeds the Cleveland Cavaliers in game two of their second-round play-off. The two-time MVP clutched the back of his left leg after a defensive play and initially tried to carry on before signalling to the bench that he needed to be replaced.
Haliburton puts Pacers two ahead
The Pacers had been trailing throughout the match until a sensational fourth quarter, when they outscored the Cavaliers 36-21. Game three is on 10 May (00:30 BST).Curry is likely to miss game two (Friday, 9 May, 01:30 BST) at least, as the Warriors wait on the results of the scan.The 37-year-old came off before half-time in game one of the series after pulling up during the Warriors’ 99-88 win in Minneapolis.Getty Images
Sean Kearns
BBC Sport
5 hours ago
“With a hamstring, it’s hard to imagine that he would play.
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