Latest injury updates explain why Steph Curry is sidelined for The Warriors this evening.

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Why Steph Curry isn't playing tonight for Warriors with latest injury news image

TL;DR

  • Warriors played Pelicans without Stephen Curry due to a quad contusion injury.
  • Curry sustained the injury taking a charge against the Houston Rockets.
  • Coach Steve Kerr expects Curry to miss about a week of play.
  • Golden State entered the game with a 10-10 season record.

The Golden State Warriors took the court Saturday night to take on the New Orleans Pelicans.

Golden State did it without franchise legend Stephen Curry.

This was evident from the outset. The initial thirty minutes concluded with a notably low score of 42-38.

Not having Curry out there certainly makes a difference.

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What's the reason Steph Curry isn't participating in the game this evening?

Stephen Curry will not be participating on Saturday evening for The Warriors in their matchup with The Pelicans due to an injury.

Curry has a quad contusion.

He got hurt taking a charge in Golden State's recent game against the Houston Rockets.

Warriors head coach Steve Kerr was relieved it was the quad and not Curry's ankle or knee.

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ESPN reported that it'll be about a week missed by Curry, as long as he responds fine too his recovery plan.

Meanwhile, the Warriors are managing without Steph. They approached Saturday's contest with a 10-10 standing for the season.

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