LThe Warriors not only lost one game, the first they played at home this season. They also lost Stephen Curry. Those from San Francisco fell against the Clippers 104-122 in a match in which his star suffered a sprained left ankle early in the fourth quarter. He could only play 27 minutes and finished with 18 points.
Although Coach Steve Kerr said it was a “mild or moderate” injury.the 36-year-old player was scheduled to undergo an MRI. At the Warriors concern, since the ankles have been the part of Curry’s anatomy that has given him the most problems throughout his career.
Stephen Curry defiende a James Harden.
In the franchise they assume that there will be a few games without him. “I feel more comfortable thinking that we can endure an offensive absence without Steph due to our depth”Kerr said.
Before having to retire to the locker room, Curry had already suffered a warning. With less than three minutes left in the third quarter, he limped away and sat on the bench, where he was treated. He tested himself and went out on the court again at minute four of the last period. A few seconds later, The injury was aggravated when trying to take advantage of a block. On this occasion he had to leave the floor with a much more evident limp and with the help of Gary Payton II.
Zubac dominates the areas
Without Curry, the Warriors ended up falling at the hands of the Clippers who are still involved in the controversy over Kawhi Leonard’s injury. They were led by Ivica Zubac, who was at ease in the zones. The Croatian center finished with 23 points, 18 rebounds and six assists. James Harden also scored 23 pointsto which he added seven rebounds and 11 assists. Normal Powell scored 20 and his defensive effort was notable, like that of Kris Dunn.
Ivica Zubac makes a dunk in the game against the Warriors.
For the Warriors, the top scorer was Andrew Wiggins, with 29 pointswhile Buddy Hield He didn’t have his night from the triple this time. He finished with 1/9 in triples and only eight points. They will be two of the players whose prominence should grow more in Curry’s absence.
