Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry exited Game 1 against the Minnesota Timberwolves with a left hamstring strain, casting doubt over his availability for the rest of the series. Curry left the court in the second quarter after scoring 13 points in just 13 minutes, immediately heading to the locker room and not returning to the game
Head coach Steve Kerr described Curry as “crushed” and confirmed the team is preparing to play without him for Game 2, pending the results of an MRI scheduled for Wednesday “With the hamstring, it’s hard to imagine that you play on Thursday,” Kerr admitted after the Warriors’ 99–88 win
If Curry’s injury is a mild Grade 1 strain, he could miss 4–6 games, potentially sidelining him for most of the series. More severe strains could extend his absence to several weeks or even end his postseason
The Warriors will now look to players like Jimmy Butler, Buddy Hield, and Draymond Green to step up as they try to maintain momentum against a Timberwolves squad eager to bounce back Game 2 is set for Thursday in Minneapolis, but Curry’s status remains the biggest question of the playoffs so far.
