Warriors’ Stephen Curry limps off courtroom with late ankle damage

SAN FRANCISCO — Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry left the sport after twisting his ankle late within the fourth quarter of the staff’s 125-122 loss to the Chicago Bulls on Thursday night time. He didn’t return.

Warriors coach Steve Kerr did not have an replace on Curry’s damage after the competition and mentioned he wanted to talk with staff trainers. He mentioned Curry had his proper foot in an ice bathtub when he noticed him within the locker room.

Curry’s teammates had been bracing for him to overlook some video games.

“I do know we’ll miss him if he does want day without work,” Klay Thompson mentioned. “We have been on this place earlier than the place he has had day without work, and we simply bought to do it collectively. I do know he’ll be able to go when he does come again, at any time when that’s. We simply want him a speedy restoration.”

Curry, who was not within the Warriors’ locker room when reporters had been allowed in, has missed three video games this season — two due to proper knee soreness and one to relaxation.

Draymond Inexperienced mentioned Curry’s spirits had been excessive after Thursday’s contest.

Curry rolled his ankle on a drive to the ring with 3:51 remaining within the fourth quarter. Flanked by Chicago’s Alex Caruso and Derrick White, Curry planted his proper foot and rolled it.

He tried to stroll it off, however Kerr subbed him out. Curry instantly headed to the locker room with head of participant well being and efficiency Rick Celebrini.

The damage occurred simply two video games after the Warriors bought Andrew Wiggins again, giving them a whole roster for the primary time since November.

“It sucks, however everyone offers with accidents,” Inexperienced mentioned. “You have simply bought to do one of the best you possibly can in coping with it.”

Curry completed with 15 factors on 5-of-18 capturing, going scoreless within the fourth quarter.

If Curry does miss time, Chris Paul would seemingly enter the beginning lineup in his place. Paul has began 11 video games in his first season with the Warriors, however not since early January.

“We all know he’s greater than succesful. He is Chris Paul,” Inexperienced mentioned. “It has been unbelievable having C right here, however then you’ve gotten Steph happening — nobody is Steph Curry within the NBA. However figuring out you’re going into the sport with a man who can win you recreation after recreation after recreation, it undoubtedly offers you confidence stepping into figuring out that you’re greater than succesful to win video games.”