Stephen Curry Gets Honest About Injury After Warriors-Pelicans

The Golden State Warriors snapped their two-game losing streak and got back on the right side of the win column on Friday night. Evidently, Stephen Curry’s return to the hardwood was every bit of what the squad needed to get back to their winning ways. When Jimmy Butler arrived in the Bay Area, the club was riding a high with a new-found identity and energy in the locker room. Injuries have shaken up the elite form the team had found, which led to the two-game losing streak. Currently the No. 7 seed in the Western Conference, the Warriors were in massive need of a win, and Curry had missed two games after suffering a pelvic injury. After returning to the hardwood, the superstar guard logged 23 points, four rebounds and six assists while shooting 7-of-21 from the field — getting 16 3-point attempts off in the game.

Even without great efficiency, Curry led Golden State to a much-needed victory, as they are now 42-31 through 73 games played, now all square up with the LA Clippers in the West standings. Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) © Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images © Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images Curry gets honest about injury following return The Davidson product’s return to the floor felt much-needed for Golden State, which is looking to re-find its form ahead of the postseason.

After the Warriors’ win over the New Orleans Pelicans, Curry offered more insight into his injury. The Warriors superstar claimed the fall reminded him of one he suffered in 2021 against the Houston Rockets, which ended up being a hairline fracture. “I’ll feel it for a while, but I can play,” Curry said of the injury. Steph Curry said his recent injury reminded him of that hard fall on his tailbone in Houston back in 2021. But this one isn’t as bad. Deep contusion as opposed to hairline fracture in 2021.

After the Warriors’ win over the New Orleans Pelicans, Curry offered more insight into his injury. The Warriors superstar claimed the fall reminded him of one he suffered in 2021 against the Houston Rockets, which ended up being a hairline fracture. “I’ll feel it for a while, but I can play,” Curry said of the injury. Steph Curry said his recent injury reminded him of that hard fall on his tailbone in Houston back in 2021. But this one isn’t as bad. Deep contusion as opposed to hairline fracture in 2021.

While all the focus may have been on Jimmy Butler and Andrew Wiggins in Tuesday’s game between the Golden State Warriors and Miami Heat, there weren’t the only two players coming up against their former team.

Former Warrior Alec Burks was a significant factor in the Heat’s dominant 112-86 victory, pouring in an equal season-high 17 points on 5-of-7 3-point shooting as the veteran took a surprise starting role.

Yet Burks isn’t the only forgotten former Golden State player to be playing an increased role for their current team, with another veteran guard also taking an unlikely starting spot on a likely playoff-bound team in the Eastern Conference.

Former Warriors guard Cory Joseph has been starting for the Magic

Cory Joseph’s time with the Warriors was hardly a memorable one, having appeared in just 26 games with the franchise last season before being moved to the Indiana Pacers in a cost-cutting move at the trade deadline.

After being waived by the Pacers without playing a single game for them, Joseph was unable to get another contract to close the season, leaving his NBA future unclear heading into free agency last year.

The 33-year-old did earn another opportunity with a two-year, $6.8 million deal (second year player option) with the Orlando Magic, though many viewed it as an off-court leadership addition to what’s a young squad.

However, Joseph has stunningly entered the Magic’s starting lineup on the eve of the playoffs, playing at point alongside Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, young stars Franz Wanger and Paolo Panchero, and Wendell Carter Jr.

Thursday’s home game against the Dallas Mavericks was Joseph’s eighth consecutive start, but his six points, two rebounds and an assist went in vain as the visitors outscored the hosts by 16 in the second-half to win 101-92.

Over the last eight games, Joseph is averaging 7.9 points, 3.0 rebounds, 2.6 assists and nearly a steal per game. He’s shooting a reasonable 46.9% from the floor and 35.5% from beyond the arc, while the Magic are a +17 in his 188 minutes.

Orlando are also 5-3 during this stretch, though Thursday’s loss does push them back to a 35-39 record as they remain eighth in the Eastern Conference standings. Joseph’s ascension to the starting lineup has come about due to injuries, particularly to young guards Jalen Suggs and Cole Anthony.

Still, given he barely touched the Golden State rotation last season, this Joseph revival should come as a shock to many Warrior fans who weren’t overly pleased with his limited minutes during his time in the Bay.