Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors are on pursue of another NBA championship in what could be one of the final chances they would have to get the Larry O’Brien Trophy.
The addition of superstar guard Jimmy Butler to the roster has given the Warriors new energy and the best example of that is their 16-3 record since they acquired the former Miami Heat standout.
A scary moment! Steph Curry immediately realizes he got injured after a nasty fall vs. the Raptors
However, Golden State’s chances of getting another championship could be in jeopardy after Curry sustained a pelvic injury during Thursday night’s 117-114 win over the Toronto Raptors at Chase Center. Steph got hurt while driving for a layup late in the third quarter.
The moment Curry knew he was hurt
Curry, who was returning to the court after sitting out Tuesday to rest, landed hard on his tailbone as he crashed to the floor while being guarded by forward Jonathan Mogbo and center Colin Castleton. Steph remained down for several moments before being helped to his feet and taken to the locker room.
During the broadcast we can see the All-Star and former MVP in a lot of a pain as he was slow to get up, knowing that he was not going to be able to come back to the game and that he was hurt. Maybe his desire to win got the best out of him and he wanted to keep on scoring to help his team to victory.
Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr said after the game that Stephen Curry tried to talk his way back into the game, but the team’s decision was made to keep him out. “We just decided not to risk anything. Hopefully it’s not bad.” The full extent of Curry’s injury won’t be known until Golden State receive the MRI results. Until then, the entire franchise is holding its collective breath.
Warriors beat Raptors behind Green, Butler
Draymond Green recorded a team-high 21 points and four steals in the Warriors‘ 117-114 win over the Toronto Raptors at Chase Center on Thursday. Jimmy Butler III added a triple double along with two steals and two blocks, including the game-sealing denial with 20.9 seconds left.
The Warriors conclude their seven-game home stand with a 6-1 record. Quinten Post set a new career-high with six made 3-pointers on Thursday – four of which came in the first half. Post spaced the floor from all around the 3-point line, hitting threes from the top of the key, both wings and the corners.
Jimmy Butler III recorded his second triple-double as a Warrior, finishing with 16 points, 11 rebounds and 12 assists. Despite shooting just 4-for-15 from the field, Butler’s all-around impact was evident, leading the Dubs in rebounds, assists and blocks. The Warriors don’t play again until starting a six-game road trip in Atlanta on Saturday.
