Steph Curry Leaves Warriors-Pistons Game Due to Knee Soreness

Steph Curry experienced knee soreness during a recent game against the Detroit Pistons, leading to an early exit. The incident occurred on Friday night at the Chase Center in San Francisco. Late in the third quarter, Curry limped to the locker room, missing the remainder of the game.

Game Overview

The Golden State Warriors were facing off against the Pistons when Curry left the game. At the 4:04 mark in the third quarter, after making a strong and-1 layup, Curry was seen limping off the court. The Warriors were trailing 108-95 as the fourth quarter began.

Impact on the Team

• Pat Spencer replaced Curry at the start of the final quarter.
• The Warriors later confirmed his absence due to right knee soreness.

Curry’s Performance and Statistics

Curry had a strong showing before his exit, scoring 23 points in just 25 minutes of play. He shot 4 of 10 from beyond the arc, maintaining his position as a key player for the team.

Season Highlights

• Curry is currently averaging 27.3 points, 4.9 assists, and 3.6 rebounds per game.
• He recently moved to 19th place on the NBA’s all-time scoring list with 26,398 points.
• Despite being close to his 38th birthday, he leads the league with an average of 4.5 made three-pointers per game.
• Curry was voted as an All-Star game starter for the 12th time, with the event scheduled for February in Inglewood.

This season has seen Curry struggle with injuries, having missed 11 games due to right knee inflammation. The team and fans will be hoping for a swift recovery as they continue their campaign.