The Golden State Warriors and their fans are hoping for a positive update after Steph Curry left Wednesday night’s game in visible pain with a shoulder injury.
The Warriors‘ superstar suffered the injury playing defense against the Indiana Pacers. As Jalen Smith drove the lane, Curry reached in to try to strip the ball. He knocked the ball loose, but immediately grabbed his left arm.
Here’s video of the play where Curry got hurt (via Anthony Slater of The Athletic):
This is the play where Steph Curry came up grabbing his left shoulder. He’s still in the locker room as fourth quarter is about to begin. pic.twitter.com/NDKEbHfuho
— Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater) December 15, 2022
Curry headed straight for the locker room and was quickly ruled out with what the team termed a left shoulder injury. Warriors head coach Steve Kerr said that Curry is scheduled for an MRI on Thursday but was in “good spirits” after the game (via ESPN’s Kendra Andrews):
Curry will get an MRI tomorrow, Kerr says. Kerr checked in with Curry briefly postgame, said he was in good spirits.
— Kendra Andrews (@kendra__andrews) December 15, 2022
Before exiting, Curry had carried the Warriors all night, scoring 37 points to go with seven rebounds and seven assists. The Pacers, who led by 20 at halftime, held on to win, 125-119.
The loss dropped the Warriors to 14-15, and the last thing they need is an injury that sidelines Curry, especially for an extended period. Warriors fans are holding their breath this isn’t serious.
“Get well soon GOAT,” tweeted 30, a popular Twitter account devoted to all things Curry.
Steph Curry scored 38 points in 30 minutes, going 11-for-19 from the field and 5-for-10 on 3-pointers before leaving with a left shoulder injury.
Get well soon GOAT 😞🙏🏽 pic.twitter.com/szRk68bftz
— ³⁰ (@StephMuse_) December 15, 2022
Brady Klopfer of SB Nation tweeted, “Steph Curry was likely headed for a 50-point triple-double if he hadn’t gotten injured. Instead, we’re left wondering what the severity of the injury is. Always wild how quickly injuries flip things.”
“TAKE MY SHOULDER BRO,” tweeted Depressed Warriors Fan.
TAKE MY SHOULDER BRO @StephenCurry30
— De🅿️ressed Warriors Fan 🏆 (@GoIdenState) December 15, 2022
“He can take one of my lungs too so he can play 40 minutes a game,” tweeted Chef Curry.
He can take one of my lungs too so he can play 40 minutes a game
— Chef Curry (@nonbiascurryfan) December 15, 2022
“Likely just a pinch, hopefully he’s ok. Games better with him in it,” tweeted Celts Hive.
Likely just a pinch, hopefully he’s ok. Games better with him in it
— CeltsHive (@NbaLogical) December 15, 2022
A’s Fan Radio tweeted, “We aren’t Warriors fans anymore over here on this page but we hope @StephenCurry30 is ok. Heard he had a shoulder injury. In all sports we want to see the great players on the court/field. Prayers.”
Steph is FUMING there wasn't a foul called on his 3-pointer 😡 pic.twitter.com/iH0nZdkORt
— Warriors on NBCS (@NBCSWarriors) December 14, 2022
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