The Warriors are predicting a two-week timeline for Stephen Curry's return to the lineup. But that shouldn't be interpreted literally, according to team General Manager Bob Myers.
Myers emphasized to reporters Monday afternoon Curry's estimated recovery time from a grade 1 MCL sprain in his right knee is a fluid situation.
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"We took, to be honest, an educated guess," Meyers said after Curry underwent an MRI in the morning. "That’s no guarantee that it might be in two weeks. It might be after two weeks, it might be before."
Curry injured his knee in a Game 4 win over the Rockets after slipping on a wet spot on the court. The NBA's leading scorer already had missed Games 2 and 3 of the best-of-seven series because of an unrelated sore ankle.
Myers said there was some worry Curry's injury might have been more severe, but the MRI was favorable.
"He was pleased at the outcome and so he’s focused on getting back as soon as he can," Myers said.
The Warriors lead the first-round series three games to one.