In a closely contested NBA matchup on Thursday, the Golden State Warriors secured a 117-114 victory over the Toronto Raptors. As the Warriors celebrated their victory, it came at a great cost. That was with Stephen Curry, their star point guard, forced to exit the game in the second half with a pelvic bruise. Curry was attempting to throw an alley-oop to his teammate, Jonathan Kuminga. He was in the process of attempting a corner three-point field goal when the accident occurred.
The injury transpired with 3:32 remaining in the third quarter. As Curry drove into the paint, he crashed mid-air with two Raptors players while delivering the no-look pass to Kuminga. Even while dealing with this injury, Curry managed to tally 17 points in a mere 25 minutes of action. Unfortunately, he ended up being ruled out for the remainder of the game shortly thereafter.
Though it was nice to see the Warriors step up against a tough, never-quitting Raptors squad in Curry’s absence. The lack of their focal point helped bring forth the unpredictability and fierceness that laid within the Warriors’ roster. Golden State’s win further cements its place on top of the league’s standings. Despite Durkin’s reassurance, concerns remain about the severity of Curry’s injury and his availability moving forward.
Curry’s injury accident occurred during one of the most beautiful moments of offensive play, highlighting the physicality and stresses of elite-level basketball. That collision, which resulted in his bruised pelvis, is a reminder of the inherent dangers of the sport. In doing so, it highlights the extreme importance of player safety.
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