Curry finished with a game-high 31 points.The Celtics defense held strong in the final quarter to give Boston a 2-1 lead over the Golden State Warriors. “He told me it wasn’t the same thing.”Ĭurry remained in the game but, after the teams traded baskets to leave Boston ahead by 14 points, Kerr emptied his bench. I just asked, ‘Is that not the same thing?’” Green said. I’m going to get him off his legs, though.”Ĭurry remained on the floor while Green chewed out the referee. So I picked up my foul pushing off him because he’s screaming at the bottom of the pile,” Green said. “I saw him getting dove on and that was about that. Warriors forward Draymond Green said he heard his teammate scream in pain, and that’s why he pulled Smart away - defending Curry, but picking up his sixth foul. The rebound was batted around and three Celtics and as many Warriors went to the floor trying to secure the basketball.ĭuring the scramble, Celtics center Al Horford landed on Curry’s leg. Golden State trailed by as many as 18 points in the first half, but it was a 12-point Boston lead with about four minutes left when Jayson Tatum missed a jumper from the foul line. Game recap: Celtics 116, Warriors 100 (Boston leads series, 2-1) “Take advantage of these next 48 hours to get ready.” I don’t feel like I’ll miss a game, though,” Curry said. The two-time NBA MVP said Wednesday was not bad enough to keep him from Game 4 on Friday night. "There's comfort knowing I've been here before, but obviously would rather I don't have to deal with it." Kerr criticized that play as “dangerous.”Ĭurry said Thursday the injury is similar to the one he suffered toward the end of the season and he feels comfortable in terms of dealing with the pain and treatment necessary to play through it.Ĭurry said because this foot injury is similar to what happened near the end of the season, he had a good idea of what to expect pain-wise & what to do treatment-wise. Boston on Friday, sources tell It appears Curry won't need MRI, has avoided major issue with his left foot, and will attend Golden State's afternoon practice.Ĭurry said the injury was similar - “but not as bad” - as the one he sustained when Smart rolled on his ankle during a regular-season meeting in San Francisco in March. There is optimism today on Warriors star Stephen Curry’s status for Game 4 of the NBA Finals vs. Per Shams Charania of The Athletic, Curry did not need an MRI for his injury.
CURRY STTS SERIES
One game after the Warriors manhandled Boston to tie the championship series 1-1, the Celtics pushed back - coming away with a 47-31 edge in rebounds and a 52-26 advantage on points in the paint, and leaving Curry with a sore leg. Marcus Smart grabbed the ball, and the Celtics held on to beat Golden State 116-100 and take a 2-1 lead in the series. The Warriors’ last chance at a comeback victory in Game 3 ended with 3 1/2 minutes left on Wednesday night during a scramble that, like the game, went Boston’s way.
CURRY STTS UPDATE
Said he didn't have an update beyond that.
Steve Kerr said the Warriors expect Stephen Curry to play tomorrow. Guys who haven't played high minutes will get some shots up, but big minute-load players - clearly including Curry - will just get treatment. Ker said the Warriors will not practice today, and will use today more as a recovery day instead.
Golden State will not practice today, Kerr said, and will instead use the day between games to give players who log high minutes (such as Curry) rest and injury treatment. Warriors coach Steve Kerr said he also expects Curry to play as Golden State looks to even up the best-of-seven series, 2-2. Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry, who suffered an apparent left leg injury in Game 3 of the 2022 Finals, will be ready to go for Game 4 on Friday ( 9 ET, ABC).Ĭurry sounded certain he would suit up for Game 4, telling reporters Thursday: “I’m going to play. Stephen Curry came up hobbling after scrambling for a loose ball late in the 4th quarter of Game 3.
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