Steph Curry’s Return Timeline Remains a Mystery: What’s Next After His Hamstring Setback?
Stephen Curry’s run through the Western Conference semifinals just took an unexpected detour. After tweaking his hamstring during Game 1 against Minnesota, the wise move has been to pump the brakes on full throttle. The Golden State camp officially labeled it a Grade 1 strain midweek, signaling that Curry’s return is more a question of cautious patience than fiery urgency. It means, barring some miracle, Steph won’t be lighting it up on the court for at least the next three games – Games 2, 3, and 4 – and possibly longer.
From what Curry himself shared before Thursday’s Game 2, there’s no set date pinned down just yet. This is uncharted terrain for him — a first-ever hamstring injury — and that hit hard on his mindset. You can almost feel the frustration under his poised exterior… this “healing dance” with the body isn’t something you rush, no matter how much adrenaline you have from playoff fever. When he crumpled on the floor late in that second quarter, clutching his leg for those agonizing seconds, it became clear how precarious this moment is, not just physically but for the entire Warriors squad.
Nevertheless, Golden State managed to scrape out a win in Game 1, with Draymond Green stifling the Timberwolves and some critical contributions from new addition Jimmy Butler and sharpshooter Buddy Hield. Still, all eyes and hopes inevitably revolve around Curry’s recovery. Especially since he was already battling a thumb injury on his shooting hand — talk about grit, right? The Warriors are skating on thin ice here, now down a key piece, and the pressure’s mounting as they tip off as underdogs for Game 2. How this saga unfolds could very well define their postseason path.
Jimmy Butler, whom the Warriors acquired from Miami at the trade deadline, nearly had a triple-double with 20 points, 11 boards and 8 assists. Buddy Hield also made up for Curry’s absence with 24 points, 8 rebounds and 5 3s.AdvertisementOn Wednesday, the Warriors confirmed Curry was diagnosed with a Grade 1 strain and said he will be evaluated again in one week, which puts him in line to miss at least Games 2, 3 and 4, if not more.
On Wednesday, the Warriors confirmed Curry was diagnosed with a Grade 1 strain and said he will be evaluated again in one week, which puts him in line to miss at least Games 2, 3 and 4, if not more.
On Wednesday, the Warriors confirmed Curry was diagnosed with a Grade 1 strain and said he will be evaluated again in one week, which puts him in line to miss at least Games 2, 3 and 4, if not more.
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