When Will Steph Curry Return? Latest Updates on His Hamstring Injury Timeline

The Golden State Warriors might face some difficulties.

Should Stephen Curry’s hamstring issue persist, securing victory in a series against the formidable Minnesota Timberwolves would become extremely challenging.

The absence of Curry in Game 1 places immense pressure on the rest of the team from Golden State.

This is what we currently understand:

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What is Steph Curry's injury?

Stephen Curry departed Tuesday's Game 1 with a strained left hamstring.

It occurred at some point early in the second quarter. Curry's limp showed up most clearly after making a floater attempt.

It's unclear if the adjustment was made when Curry planted his foot or during his landing.

Once it occurred, Curry hobbled off, signaled for a substitute, participated in one more offensive and defensive play before trudging towards the locker room.

Less than half an hour after Curry disappeared, he was ruled out for the game.

For how long will Steph Curry be sidelined?

Hamstring injuries are notoriously tricky.

Depending on the level of the strain, they can linger for days or weeks.

Athletes may attempt to push through it during gameplay, yet there's always a chance of aggravating it again as well.

Warriors beat reporter Anthony Slater referred to it as follows: There's a "genuine chance that Curry will be out of action for some time."

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Warriors point guard depth chart

The Golden State Warriors have always had a number of different offensive initiators.

Draymond Green, Jimmy Butler and Brandin Podziemski are all capable of being playmakers just out of Golden State's starting lineup.

Off the bench, Gary Payton II and Moses Moody both have some point guard skills, as well.

Curry clearly is much more than just a point guard, considering he's also the greatest shooter of all time. It'll be hard for Golden State to keep its floor spacing without Curry.

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