Warriors Win, But Lose Stephen Curry Again To MCL Sprain

[RealGM Wiretap]

In his first game back since missing six contests with a right ankle injury, Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry left late in the third quarter of Friday night's 106-94 win over the Atlanta Hawks with a left knee injury and did not return.

The Warriors said Curry suffered an MCL sprain in his left knee and would undergo an MRI on Saturday.

Via ESPN.com

[macNcheese3]

Damn man. That’s horrible. HOU might just grab a chip.

[fluent]

/shaqvoice Javale McGee!!!

[ChokeFasncists]

Kawaii's gotta come back now, no more hesitation.

Kyrie's gotta come back soon, same with Butler and Lue.

Maybe not Hayward.

Can CP3 stay healthy?

George Hill's woke finally, gotta sustain it.

[BasketballJunky]

I can’t wait for the headlines : For tht first time in History the Toronto Raptors are NBA Champions.

Kawaii's gotta come back now, no more hesitation.

Kyrie's gotta come back soon, same with Butler and Lue.

Maybe not Hayward.

Can CP3 stay healthy?

George Hill's woke finally, gotta sustain it.

[Psubs]

I can’t wait for the headlines : For tht first time in History the Toronto Raptors are NBA Champions.

Kawaii's gotta come back now, no more hesitation.

Kyrie's gotta come back soon, same with Butler and Lue.

Maybe not Hayward.

Can CP3 stay healthy?

George Hill's woke finally, gotta sustain it.

Things are lining up like the Warriors 2015 Championship! They probably get eliminated in the 2nd round if Mike Conley Jr was 100%.

[MartinToVaught]

If Curry misses the playoffs, there are ZERO excuses for Harden and CP3. If they don't win it all, everyone needs to just accept that those two are choke artists in the playoffs.

[oaktownwarriors87]

Raptors vs Jazz

Book it.

[luss54321]

If Curry misses the playoffs, there are ZERO excuses for Harden and CP3. If they don't win it all, everyone needs to just accept that those two are choke artists in the playoffs.

Most people have already accepted that. At this point it's true until they prove otherwise. I dont think Harden and CP3 play a style ot basketball that's conducive to deep playoff runs.

CP3 is a great facilitator but it's easy to put a longer, more atheltic defender on him, and really shutown his production on offense. He's just too small. It's been happening in the playoffs his entire career. Steve Nash had the same exact issue throughout his career. Harden on the other hand, relies very heavily on drawing fouls and getting to the line. He's a master at baiting defenders into ticky tack fouls. The only problem is that refs dont call those type of fouls nearly as often during playoff basketball, especially in the closing minutes of a game.

[ChokeFasncists]

Kawaii's gotta come back now, no more hesitation.

Kyrie's gotta come back soon, same with Butler and Lue.

Maybe not Hayward.

Can CP3 stay healthy?

George Hill's woke finally, gotta sustain it.

I can’t wait for the headlines : For tht first time in History the Toronto Raptors are NBA Champions.

That's possible, no significant injuries, no unwanted drama.

First hurdle would be George Hill. If he plays like when he averaged 17ppg, it'd be tough for the Raptors to beat the Cavs.

The West is a dog fight, 3rd seed to 10th. They're all pretty dam good.

[ChokeFasncists]

If Curry misses the playoffs, there are ZERO excuses for Harden and CP3. If they don't win it all, everyone needs to just accept that those two are choke artists in the playoffs.

Most people have already accepted that. At this point it's true until they prove otherwise. I dont think Harden and CP3 play a style ot basketball that's conducive to deep playoff runs.

CP3 is a great facilitator but it's easy to put a longer, more atheltic defender on him, and really shutown his production on offense. He's just too small. It's been happening in the playoffs his entire career. Steve Nash had the same exact issue throughout his career. Harden on the other hand, relies very heavily on drawing fouls and getting to the line. He's a master at baiting defenders into ticky tack fouls. The only problem is that refs dont call those type of fouls nearly as often during playoff basketball, especially in the closing minutes of a game.

Well said, not to mention MDA's style and CP3's injuries.

[danfantastk32]

If Curry misses the playoffs, there are ZERO excuses for Harden and CP3. If they don't win it all, everyone needs to just accept that those two are choke artists in the playoffs.

Most people have already accepted that. At this point it's true until they prove otherwise. I dont think Harden and CP3 play a style ot basketball that's conducive to deep playoff runs.

CP3 is a great facilitator but it's easy to put a longer, more atheltic defender on him, and really shutown his production on offense. He's just too small. It's been happening in the playoffs his entire career. Steve Nash had the same exact issue throughout his career. Harden on the other hand, relies very heavily on drawing fouls and getting to the line. He's a master at baiting defenders into ticky tack fouls. The only problem is that refs dont call those type of fouls nearly as often during playoff basketball, especially in the closing minutes of a game.

Well said, not to mention MDA's style and CP3's injuries.

All that is well and good....but if they don't beat the Warriors sans Curry, then there will be nowhere to hide. I have my doubt about the Rockets, but this should be a straight B-line to the finals if Curry is gone.

[spikeslovechild]

In all fairness McGee executed what he was taught by GSW coaches flawlessly only problem is he forgot Curry was on his own team.

Probably thought Mitchell was behind him. Honest mistake

[puja21]

CP3 is a great facilitator but it's easy to put a longer, more atheltic defender on him, and really shutown his production on offense. He's just too small. It's been happening in the playoffs his entire career

CP3 takes more shots and shoots a higher percent in the playoffs vs reg season

career reg season
.472 FG%, ,505 2P% .372 3P%, .868 FT%, 13.9 FGA, 3.4 3PA, 5 FTA, 4.5 TRB, 9.8 AST, 2.3 STL, 2.4 TOV, 18.7 PTS

career playoffs
.484 FG%, .519 2P%, .381 3P%, .847 FT%, 16.1 FGA, 4 3PA, 5.1 FTA, 4.7 TRB, 9.4 AST, 2.2 STL, 2.7 TOV, 21.4 PTS

[luss54321]

CP3 is a great facilitator but it's easy to put a longer, more atheltic defender on him, and really shutown his production on offense. He's just too small. It's been happening in the playoffs his entire career

CP3 takes more shots and shoots a higher percent in the playoffs vs reg season

career reg season
.472 FG%, ,505 2P% .372 3P%, .868 FT%, 13.9 FGA, 3.4 3PA, 5 FTA, 4.5 TRB, 9.8 AST, 2.3 STL, 2.4 TOV, 18.7 PTS

career playoffs
.484 FG%, .519 2P%, .381 3P%, .847 FT%, 16.1 FGA, 4 3PA, 5.1 FTA, 4.7 TRB, 9.4 AST, 2.2 STL, 2.7 TOV, 21.4 PTS

It's really not about shooting percentage, it's about the ability to take over a game, and carry your team to victory. It's a skill that Chris Paul undeniably lacks. He's a hall of famer who played with two other all-stars in LA, yet he still never got past the 2nd round. Smaller players generally have a more difficult time getting baskets down the stretch of a tight game.... Steve Nash, Chris Paul, Allen Iverson, Kyle Lowry... The list goes on. Steph is the exception. I'm just saying it's hard to win a championship when your best player is a small PG, there's not a lot of precedent for those teams succeeding in the playoffs.

[MartinToVaught]

If Curry misses the playoffs, there are ZERO excuses for Harden and CP3. If they don't win it all, everyone needs to just accept that those two are choke artists in the playoffs.

Most people have already accepted that.

Not true. The media and most fans have bought the narrative that CP3 is just unlucky and it's always his teammates' fault.

[cheese318]

I always thought CP3 was unlucky with injuries in the playoffs as well as Blake going down in a heat of a playoff battle.

Harden has no excuses he just chokes every season

If Curry misses the playoffs, there are ZERO excuses for Harden and CP3. If they don't win it all, everyone needs to just accept that those two are choke artists in the playoffs.

Most people have already accepted that.

Not true. The media and most fans have bought the narrative that CP3 is just unlucky and it's always his teammates' fault.

[hyberx]

In all fairness McGee executed what he was taught by GSW coaches flawlessly only problem is he forgot Curry was on his own team.

Probably thought Mitchell was behind him. Honest mistake

You win the dumbest comment of the year. Congratz.

[ChokeFasncists]

Most people have already accepted that. At this point it's true until they prove otherwise. I dont think Harden and CP3 play a style ot basketball that's conducive to deep playoff runs.

CP3 is a great facilitator but it's easy to put a longer, more atheltic defender on him, and really shutown his production on offense. He's just too small. It's been happening in the playoffs his entire career. Steve Nash had the same exact issue throughout his career. Harden on the other hand, relies very heavily on drawing fouls and getting to the line. He's a master at baiting defenders into ticky tack fouls. The only problem is that refs dont call those type of fouls nearly as often during playoff basketball, especially in the closing minutes of a game.

Well said, not to mention MDA's style and CP3's injuries.

All that is well and good....but if they don't beat the Warriors sans Curry, then there will be nowhere to hide. I have my doubt about the Rockets, but this should be a straight B-line to the finals if Curry is gone.

Na, the playoffs is a different animal, the West is full of good teams, anything can happen. CP3 is already hobbled.

[Pickled Prunes]

Well said, not to mention MDA's style and CP3's injuries.

All that is well and good....but if they don't beat the Warriors sans Curry, then there will be nowhere to hide. I have my doubt about the Rockets, but this should be a straight B-line to the finals if Curry is gone.

Na, the playoffs is a different animal, the West is full of good teams, anything can happen. CP3 is already hobbled.

You can't put your best wing defender on Harden and CP3 at the same time. And it's hard to trap or deny a single player when there are two great play-makers on the floor. I'm a Portland fan and I don't see the Blazers or anyone behind them having a shot against the Rockets. CP3 could get 2 weeks rest by sitting out vs. the #8 seed. And even after that... the games are so far apart in the playoffs. If no one breaks anything they should be fine.