Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry is currently sidelined with a Grade 1 left hamstring strain, sustained during the second quarter of Game 1 in the Western Conference semifinals against the Minnesota Timberwolves. This is the first hamstring injury of Curry’s career, and he has emphasized the need for a cautious recovery approach, stating, “You can’t accelerate it more than what it’s telling you.”
Curry has been ruled out for Games 2 through 4 of the series and will be reevaluated after one week. Depending on his recovery progress, the earliest potential return could be Game 5 on May 14 in Minneapolis or Game 6 on May 18 in San Francisco, if those games are necessary.
In Curry’s absence, the Warriors are relying on players like Jimmy Butler, Buddy Hield, and Draymond Green to step up. Additionally, guard Pat Spencer has been highlighted for his resilience and readiness to contribute during this critical period.
Curry remains optimistic about the team’s chances, expressing confidence in his teammates’ ability to perform during his recovery.