During Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Clippers, Stephen Curry, the star player of the Golden State Warriors, suffered a left ankle injury late in the third quarter. The injury occurred as Curry tried to return to the game but was forced to exit again after re-injuring his ankle during an offensive possession.
Curry briefly returned to the court in the fourth quarter but had to leave the game for good after experiencing discomfort in his ankle. The Warriors announced that Curry had a sprained left ankle and would undergo an MRI exam to assess the extent of the injury.
Warriors' coach Steve Kerr provided an update on Curry's condition, mentioning that Curry described the injury as mild or moderate. Despite having a history of ankle issues, Curry remains optimistic about the injury not being too severe.
The incident took place when Curry was making a move along the baseline and turned his ankle while being defended by Kris Dunn. Curry, a two-time MVP and the NBA's all-time leader in 3-pointers, finished the game with 18 points, six assists, and four rebounds.
Curry, who is in his 16th NBA season, has been plagued by ankle problems throughout his career. His teammates expressed their concern for his well-being and emphasized the challenge of replacing a player of Curry's caliber.
Despite the setback, the Warriors are confident in their team's depth and ability to adapt in Curry's absence. Guard Moses Moody highlighted the team's resilience, while Gary Payton II expressed disappointment over Curry's injury but remained optimistic about the team's prospects moving forward.
As Curry undergoes further evaluation, the Warriors will await the results of the MRI to determine the next steps in his recovery process. The team remains hopeful for a speedy recovery for their star player.
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