Steph Curry Provides Shocking Injury Update After Thumb Scare Against Portland Trail Blazers
In a critical game for the Golden State Warriors, Steph Curry’s health took center stage after he left the court briefly with a thumb injury during Friday night’s win over the Portland Trail Blazers. While Curry eventually returned after receiving treatment in the locker room, the injury scare left fans and the organization worried, particularly as the playoffs loom.
The Warriors triumphed 115-102 over the Trail Blazers, securing an important win as they push toward the postseason. Curry finished the game with 14 points, five rebounds, and five assists, but his performance was clearly affected by the injury. He shot 6-14 from the field and 2-8 from beyond the arc, without attempting a free throw. While the Warriorsโ victory was crucial, Curryโs thumb injury remained the primary concern.
Curryโs injury occurred after a seemingly routine play, but he immediately left the game, heading to the locker room to get his thumb taped. The quick return to action was a relief for fans, but the Warriors star acknowledged that the injury had impacted his shooting, even though he managed to stay in the game.
After the game, Curry provided a hopeful update on his condition, stating, “I’m feeling great. I’m ready to play game 82 on Sunday. I’m excited about it. As far as I know, itโs just a re-aggravation of the same thing, but hopefully it wasnโt anything serious. It (impacted the shot) a little bit, just because it was fresh pain, but I donโt think itโll last too longโฆ It hurts right now, but Iโll be alright.”
Despite the discomfort, Curry remains optimistic and confirmed he plans to play in the Warriorsโ final regular-season game against the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday. With the Warriors having just one game left to solidify their playoff positioning, Curry’s participation in that matchup is critical. However, given the importance of his health heading into the postseason, the Warriors’ coaching staff will likely keep a close eye on Curryโs condition.
As the Warriors head into a potential play-in tournament, the team cannot afford to risk Curryโs health by overexerting him if heโs not fully recovered. The thumb injury is not expected to keep Curry out of Sundayโs game, but if there are lingering concerns, the team may prioritize rest to ensure he is at his best when the playoffs begin.
Curryโs recent form has been a key factor in the Warriors’ late-season surge, and the team will be hoping to have their star fully healthy as they look to make a deep playoff run.