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Golden State Warriors’ season hangs precariously after Curry diagnosis

By Peter O'Keefe

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 04: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors goes in for a layup in front of Tim Hardaway Jr. #11 of the Dallas Mavericks during the third quarter at Chase Center on February 04, 2023 in San Francisco, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 04: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors goes in for a layup in front of Tim Hardaway Jr. #11 of the Dallas Mavericks during the third quarter at Chase Center on February 04, 2023 in San Francisco, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) /
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The Golden State Warriors have confirmed superstar Stephen Curry will miss time with a lower leg injury sustained during the third-quarter of the team’s 119-113 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday.

The reigning champions have been non-committal with a return timeframe for the two-time MVP, with an MRI revealing Curry has suffered partial tears to his superior tibiofibular ligaments and interosseous membrane.

Stephen Curry’s absence could put an already teetering Golden State Warriors’ season well and truly on the edge of disaster.

The franchise has confirmed that Curry will miss Monday’s clash against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Chase Center. Further clarity will be provided in the coming days, though The Athletics’ Shams Charania reports that the reigning Finals MVP will be out for multiple weeks through the All-Star break later this month. If true, it could prove a fatal blow to the Warriors’ quest of repeating as NBA champions.

Curry’s injury will open up another opportunity for Jordan Poole, with Golden State having reverted to their traditional starting five against the Mavericks. Steve Kerr confirmed in the post-match that Kevon Looney would continue to start over the fourth-year guard, though Poole will now likely be thrust back into the starting unit.

Fortunately, the Warriors already have recent experience of playing a significant period without their best player. Curry was 12 games back from a shoulder injury that forced him to miss 11 games over a near month long stretch between mid December and mid January.

Golden State managed to keep their head above water during that period, recording a solid 6-5 record to keep themselves within the playoff mix. The hiatus over All-Star weekend is the one silver lining to the injury — the Warriors will go do nine days without playing between February 14 and 23. They have five games remaining till that point, three of which will come at Chase Center.

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Curry’s injury-plagued season, in which he’s already missed 15 games, is indicative of the Warriors’ inconsistent season as a whole. The franchise has been unable to gather serious momentum to surge well ahead of a .500 record, and they’re now presented with another dramatic challenge ahead.

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