The Golden State Warriors have had their fair share of ups and downs this season. After a slow start to the year, the team has started to find their groove and get on a roll. However, recent injury news could hinder their progress and possibly put their playoff hopes in jeopardy.
The Warriors have been hit hard by injuries this season, with key players like Klay Thompson, James Wiseman, and Eric Paschall all missing significant time due to various ailments. Despite these setbacks, the team has soldiered on and managed to maintain a winning record.
Unfortunately, the injury bug has struck again, this time affecting superstar Steph Curry. During a game against the Houston Rockets on March 17th, Curry suffered a tailbone contusion after taking a hard fall. The injury forced him to miss the team’s next game against the Memphis Grizzlies, and there is no timetable for his return.
Losing Curry for any length of time would be a huge blow to the Warriors. He is the team’s leading scorer, averaging 29.0 points per game this season. Not only that, but he is also a key playmaker, averaging 6.2 assists per game. Without him on the court, the team will have to rely heavily on Andrew Wiggins and Kelly Oubre Jr. to pick up the slack.
In addition to Curry’s injury, the Warriors have also been dealt a blow with the news that Wiseman will be out for the rest of the season with a meniscus injury. Wiseman was the second overall pick in last year’s draft, and his absence will be felt on both ends of the court.
Without Curry and Wiseman, the Warriors will have to rely on their depth to step up and contribute. Players like Juan Toscano-Anderson, Jordan Poole, and Damion Lee will need to step up and fill the void left by Curry and Wiseman’s absence.
If the Warriors hope to make a deep playoff run this season, they will need to get healthy and stay healthy. The Western Conference is loaded with talented teams, and any setbacks could be costly. It remains to be seen how long Curry will be out, but the team will need him back on the court as soon as possible if they hope to make a serious run at a championship.
