Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry exited early in Game 1 of the Western Conference Semifinals against the Minnesota Timberwolves due to a strained left hamstring, casting doubt over his availability for the rest of the series.
Curry left the court in the second quarter after scoring 13 points in just 13 minutes, heading straight to the locker room after grimacing and grabbing his leg following a 14-foot floater. Though Golden State pulled out a 99–88 win, the mood was somber.
“He’s obviously crushed,” said Warriors coach Steve Kerr. “But the team stepped up. Still, we’re all concerned. That’s part of the game—injuries happen.”
Curry is set to undergo an MRI on Wednesday. While officially listed as day-to-day, Kerr admitted the 37-year-old is unlikely to suit up for Game 2 on Thursday.
Fresh off a hard-fought seven-game series against the Houston Rockets, Curry has been a vital contributor this postseason, averaging 24 points per game for the sixth-seeded Warriors. However, the tight schedule—with only a single rest day between the first five games—poses a challenge for his recovery.
Despite previous injury struggles earlier in his career, Curry managed to play 70 games this season, showing renewed durability. His absence now presents a critical hurdle as the Warriors battle for a shot at the Western Conference Finals.