Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry will not play in the first round of the upcoming NBA playoffs due to a knee injury sustained just after returning from an ankle sprain. For basketball fans following injury updates with the same intensity as cricket followers track Bangla Cricket Live, this news marks a significant development in the Warriors’ postseason plans.
On March 24, during a game against the Atlanta Hawks, Curry returned to action after missing six games with a right ankle injury. Unfortunately, in the third quarter, center JaVale McGee accidentally fell onto Curry’s left knee while attempting a block, forcing the two-time MVP to leave the game limping. Subsequent medical evaluations confirmed that Curry had suffered a Grade 2 MCL sprain in his left knee, which typically requires at least three weeks of recovery.
Historically, this type of injury tends to sideline players for four to six weeks. In a similar case, Kevin Durant missed six weeks in 2017 with the same injury. With the regular season concluding on April 12, Curry’s expected recovery timeline means he will likely miss the opening round of the playoffs.
Head coach Steve Kerr addressed the situation in an interview, stating unequivocally, “He’s not going to play in the first round of the playoffs.” Kerr acknowledged that while Curry’s absence is a setback, the team has been through similar challenges before. “There are many parallels to Kevin’s injury last year. The timeline is different, but the nature and severity are alike. And we all saw how well Steph bounced back after previous injuries. Now, we just wait for his return.”
Kerr remained optimistic, noting that several injured players are expected to return over the next 10 days. “We’ll have plenty of depth,” he said. “We’re fortunate to have one of the deepest rosters in the league.”
In preparation for the playoffs, Kerr also mentioned plans to limit the minutes of veteran players like Andre Iguodala and Shaun Livingston during the final stretch of the regular season. “These last few games don’t carry much weight,” he added. “We need to preserve energy for what’s ahead.”
As Bangla Cricket Live viewers know well, even small changes in a lineup can swing a season’s outcome. Similarly, Curry’s absence will test the Warriors’ depth and resilience, though their eyes remain firmly set on a deep playoff run once their star point guard returns.