In a stunning blow to the Golden State Warriors, superstar Stephen Curry suffered a pelvic contusion during Thursday night’s narrow 117-114 win over the Toronto Raptors. The injury has sparked concern across the league as fans and analysts question how this could impact the Warriors’ late-season momentum.
The incident occurred with just over three minutes left in the third quarter. Curry, driving to the basket, collided awkwardly with Raptors rookie Jonathan Mogbo. He crashed onto the court, landing hard on his tailbone. The Chase Center fell silent as Curry remained on the floor in visible pain. Despite trying to get up, the 36-year-old was forced to leave the game and head straight to the locker room, assisted by medical staff. No foul was called on the play — a controversial non-call that’s ignited heated discussions online and in the media.
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Before exiting, Curry had been highly efficient, notching 17 points on 6-of-8 shooting in 25 minutes. His early departure left the Warriors scrambling to adjust, but the team managed to pull together in the final quarter to eke out a win.
Draymond Green, who had one of his best performances of the season with 21 points, 7 rebounds, and 4 steals, called the moment “very scary,” adding, “He hit the ground hard. You never want to see that.”
Jimmy Butler III, the team’s major midseason acquisition, stepped up in Curry’s absence, registering a triple-double with 16 points, 11 rebounds, and 12 assists. Rookie Quinten Post also surprised, hitting six three-pointers and scoring a career-high 18 points off the bench.
Postgame, head coach Steve Kerr offered a cautious update. “He was trying to come back,” Kerr said. “We just decided not to risk anything. Hopefully, it’s not bad.” Curry underwent an MRI late Thursday to determine the severity of the injury, with results still pending. Whether he’ll be available for the Warriors’ upcoming six-game road trip, beginning Saturday in Atlanta, remains uncertain.
This injury adds to a growing list of physical setbacks Curry has endured this season, including knee tendinitis and lower back issues. Despite the challenges, he’s averaging 24.2 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 6.0 assists across 60 games and has been the driving force behind the Warriors’ recent surge.
Golden State has been one of the hottest teams in the league, winning nine of their last ten games and building strong chemistry since Butler’s arrival. But with the Western Conference playoff race heating up, Curry’s health could make or break the Warriors’ postseason hopes.
All eyes are now on the results of his MRI — and the fate of Golden State’s season could hinge on it.