The Warriors took a big hit Wednesday night against the Pacers as Stephen Curry exited the game early after suffering a left shoulder injury.
Curry was hurt while trying to strip Jalen Smith on a drive. He reached in on Smith with 2:04 left in the third quarter and then withdrew his arm, shaking it in pain. He went to the locker room after the injury.
The Warriors later ruled him out for the remainder of the game.
Stephen Curry (left shoulder) will not return to tonight's game.
— Warriors PR (@WarriorsPR) December 15, 2022
Steph went to the locker room after hurting his shoulder.
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) December 15, 2022
Hope he's alright. pic.twitter.com/hnvksq7pTi
Stephen Curry injury update
After playing just five games in the 2019-20 season because of a broken hand, Curry has played 60-plus in each of the past two years. The Warriors entered Wednesday's game with a 14-14 record, with Curry having played in 25 games.
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"He's gonna get an MRI tomorrow," Steve Kerr told reporters after the game. "He was ruled out midway through the fourth -- training staff told me he wasn't gonna play the rest of the night. So we'll see how he is tomorrow."
Regarding Curry's pain level, Kerr said he didn't know.
"I didn't ask about that," he said. "I just trusted judgement. They said he's not going back in. I just checked in with him briefly, but haven't had a chance to go into detail."
As for Curry's attitude, Kerr said he didn't seem phased. "Steph's always a guy with a great outlook on life," he said. "So, he's in good spirits. So we'll hope for the best."
Curry was playing well prior to his injury Wednesday. He had 38 points before his exit, including 28 in the first half. Andrew Wiggins and Klay Thompson were already out for the contest.
The Sporting News will provide updates as more information becomes available.
