The Warriors will not use Stephen Curry in tonight’s opening game against the Pelicans, tweets Marc J. Spears of The Undefeated. Coach Steve Kerr told his team about the decision this morning, adds ESPN’s Chris Haynes, but said the star guard feels great and is “very likely” for Game 2 (Twitter link).
Curry is still recovering from a Grade 2 MCL sprain in his left knee that he suffered in a March 23 game. He missed the entire opening-round series against the Spurs, but said Friday he considered himself “50-50” to play tonight.
Kerr said he had discussions with Curry, GM Bob Myers and trainer Chelsea Lane before making the decision, relays Mark Medina of The San Jose Mercury News (Twitter link), with Kerr adding, “We have to protect him from himself.” (Twitter link).
“He’s very likely to play Tuesday night,” Kerr said. “… When you’ve been out five weeks and you want to play in the playoffs, I don’t think one scrimmage is enough.” (Twitter link).
Kerr hasn’t decided what Curry’s role will be in Game 2, tweets Monte Poole of CSN Bay Area. He may start or come off the bench and he could be playing with a minutes restriction.
Just keep him out because they are babying the crap out of Curry, there’s no way they’ll beat Houston with Curry on this restriction garbage.
Probably saving him for Houston.
He’ll need to play at his peak to beat that Rockets team.
No, he won’t. You’re wildly overestimating the rockets. Not that anyone takes a word you post seriously.
Get healthy. Don’t even trip on this series. Need you healthy for the next two rounds.
Do they have a roster spot open because they knew he most likely would play sometime this series or will they have to deactivate someone?
Curry was out of action 38 days and when Durant had the injury last year he was out….38 days.. meant to be or na anyways now that he’s back it’s a wrap for everyone else Warriors back to back baby