Curry s G1 injury and retreat, and the hamstring strain has become the key. Kerr reveals the probability of playing in G2!

On May 7, 2025, this day that made countless fans worried, the G1 field of the Warriors vs. the Timberwolves in the Western Conference semi-finals was as unexpected as haze. As the game went into the second quarter, Curry, the Warriors star, suddenly covered his left leg during an attack, with a painful expression, and then slowly walked back to the locker room. Not long after, the Warriors officially announced that Curry had a strained left hamstring and would not return in this game. This news instantly shocked the entire basketball world.

Curry, the soul of the Warriors, his existence speaks for the team. This season, his performance in the regular season and playoffs is still amazing, and he is the core engine of the team's offense. Now, his injury has left the Warriors full of variables in the next series. At present, Curry's specific injury rating has not been clarified, which has also become the focus of everyone's attention. According to sports medicine experts and media analysis, hamstring strains are divided into three levels: the recovery time of grade one (mild) is 7-10 days; the recovery time of grade two (moderate) takes 3-6 weeks; and the third (severe) is 3-3 months. Everything needs to be waited for the MRI inspection results to make a more accurate judgment.

Judging from the short-term schedule, head coach Cole said that Curry is "unlikely to play in G2" (May 9), and the team listed it as a "daily observation" state. If he is a first-degree strain, Curry may return as soon as possible in the Western Conference Finals (about two weeks later); if he is a second-degree strain, he is very likely to miss the entire second-round series, after all, the Warriors and the Timberwolves' series may last until May 20 at the latest.

Former NBA coach Byron Scott speculates that if the Warriors can win at least 1-2 games during Curry's absence, he may return in Game 4 (May 12) or Game 5 (May 14). However, the premise of this speculation is that the Warriors remain competitive in the series and Curry is not at level 2 when he is injured. But the Warriors mentioned that "even if it is a first-degree strain, it will take G6 (May 17) to return at the earliest." In addition, Curry is 37 years old, and age factors may prolong his recovery cycle, which undoubtedly makes the situation even more unoptimistic.

In any case, we should closely monitor the Warriors' official follow-up announcement and MRI examination results. The injury update on May 8 and the final decision before G2 on May 9 will all touch the hearts of every fan. I hope Curry can recover as soon as possible, return to the arena, continue to write his legend on the court, and lead the Warriors to overcome difficulties in the playoffs.