Curry’s Courage on Full Display! Warriors Star Announces Plans to Play Through Angle Injury
After suffering a disappointing loss to the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday, the Golden State Warriors were able to bounce back with a victory against the Charlotte Hornets on Monday night.
Golden State entered Monday’s matchup as one of the hottest teams in the NBA and they were able to dominate their way by the Hornets, grabbing a 119-101 victory. This now marks the Warriors’ eighth win in their past 10 games and has them sitting sixth in the Western Conference standings.
Buddy Hield led the way for the Warriors in Monday’s victory as he scored 22 points and grabbed five rebounds off the bench. Stephen Curry also had a great game, recording a double-double with 21 points and 10 assists.
While Curry was spectacular once again, the superstar point guard did suffer an ankle injury in the game. Curry suffered a rolled right ankle in the win, but he was very optimistic after the game.
“I think I’m going to play but if my ankle says I shouldn’t play, I won’t play,” Curry said about his hopes of playing against the New York Knicks on Tuesday night after rolling his ankle.
Of course, the Warriors have a blockbuster matchup against the Knicks on Tuesday as the second night of a back-to-back. While Curry is optimistic that he will be able to play, the Warriors may also be cautious with him, especially with his history of ankle injuries.
If Curry does miss Tuesday’s game against New York, it would be a major blow to the Warriors, especially with Jimmy Butler returning from his back injury that kept him out of their game against Philadelphia on Saturday.
Curry has led the way for the Warriors all season and he has been a major part of their recent success. If he is unable to suit up against New York, expect Hield to see an increased role and Butler to be relied on as their main scorer.
