The Golden State Warriors opened the second round of the playoffs with a solid victory on Tuesday night. But for Stephen Curry and the Warriors’ fanbase, it wasn’t all celebration. Curry’s injury, which occurred during the game, has now become a serious concern for the team and its supporters.
The Warriors are set to face the Minnesota Timberwolves again in Game 2 on Thursday. Unfortunately, what fans feared most has already become reality. The team has officially ruled Curry out for Games 2, 3, and 4 due to a Grade 1 hamstring strain.
“Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry, who exited last night’s game against the Minnesota Timberwolves with 8:19 remaining in the second quarter with a strained left hamstring, underwent an MRI this morning. The MRI confirmed the injury as a Grade 1 hamstring strain,” the team statement read.
Stephen Curry injury update: pic.twitter.com/Pe4cYk7by4
— Warriors PR (@WarriorsPR) May 7, 2025
Curry managed to play just 13 minutes in Game 1 before sustaining the injury. Even though the Warriors adapted in his absence and received a strong performance from Buddy Hield, Curry’s presence was still deeply missed. Prior to his exit, he had already tallied 13 points.
Stephen Curry’s Emotional Breakdown After Injury Confirmation
Curry has always been the emotional and spiritual anchor of the Warriors, and the team has become like a second family to him. When it was confirmed that he had strained his left hamstring, Curry couldn’t hold back his emotions as he was fully aware of how this could impact the team’s playoff run.
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“Tears rolled down Stephen Curry’s face while hugging head coach Steve Kerr after it was confirmed he strained his left hamstring,” reported Marcus Thompson of The Athletic.
The Warriors’ playoff record without Curry stands at 4-2. It’ll remain to be seen how the Warriors maximize their power without Curry in the upcoming game.
