Curry is sure to miss at least three games! Injured and frustrated, the Warriors spelled out an 11-day recovery period for him?

On May 8, Beijing time, the Warriors officially announced that after an MRI examination, Curry was diagnosed with a first-degree hamstring strain and will be re-evaluated for injury in a week. That means Curry will miss at least three straight games and will have to return for Game 5 in Minneapolis at the earliest.

"He's really, really frustrated," Kerr said after seeing Curry with an ice pack on his leg at halftime. According to Warriors reporter Marcus Thompson, the veteran coach was momentarily speechless when Kerr saw the superstar he had coached for 11 seasons in deep disappointment.Seeing the tears rolling down Curry's eyes, Kerr knew in his heart that the news of the left hamstring strain he had just learned made the player's heart ache.At this point, words pale in the face of such weakness that they could not comfort Curry, and Cole himself did not know what to say. So, in the visiting locker room, Kerr didn't try to find the right words, just hugged his point guard tightly.

Speaking after the game, Kerr said: "That's all I could do and I feel really sorry for him. He gave everything for the team and put his heart and soul into the game. ”

Curry's absence will put more pressure on Butler, Dream and the readjusted rotation. Medical experts said that this injury cannot continue to play with the injury, and enough time must be given to recover, otherwise the injury will continue to worsen. While Curry could return as early as Game 5, it would be safer to play again in Game 6.

Because there is only one day of rest between each of the first five games of the series, and before Game 6, the Warriors will have three days of rest, which will give Curry 11 days of treatment and recovery.The Warriors need to win at least one more game in the series to drag the game into Game 6 so they can use that three-day break to allow Curry to recover better.

It took two years for the Warriors to return to the playoff stage and get back into contention. In order to restructure the squad, they carefully planned to tap into the potential of the existing squad and take into account the future development of the team; During the trough, they waited patiently; During this period, I have experienced too many changes, losses, and setbacks, and there have been countless times when I want to give up and pin my hopes on the younger generation.

But Curry has always stayed on the road to winning a championship. He has put in countless efforts to maintain a high level of competitive form; With strong willpower, silently take on more responsibilities; With a strong belief that the team can return to the top.

Today, they are moving towards their goals and have already achieved phased results.

The Warriors had the upper hand in G1 of the Western Conference semifinals, and it all came after Curry played just 13 minutes. If Curry can be on the court all the time, the Timberwolves will probably have a tougher time, and the Warriors' hopes of advancing to the Western Conference Finals will be greatly enhanced.

However, everything changed after a stop, landing and take-off in Curry -

At that time, he tried to interfere with Conley's pass, and with 9:6 left in the second quarter, he reached for his left hamstring, while he was still holding on defensively. He limped as he dribbled forward.

At that moment, we don't know what he would think in his heart and what he would say to himself. But the unprecedented feeling of pain and physical limitation must have lingered.

Curry still sticks to the team's tactics. After passing the ball to the low post, he rubbed the back of his leg frequently and then used Hield's cover to land a throw in the right elbow.

With 8:48 left at halftime, Curry motioned to the bench to replace him. He played another round of offense, drew the opponent's pocket, and assisted Dream to shoot a second three-pointer, before the Timberwolves called a timeout and Curry took the opportunity to leave.

On the field, the players of both teams spread out during the timeout,Curry told Dream that he was okay and went straight to the locker room without even going to the team doctor first. He trotted through the aisle, hoping it was just a minor injury and he could continue playing。

But the reality is so cruel, and this is a dilemma that his will cannot overcome.

"It's tough," Butler said, "he's one of the greatest players of all time, and he's eager to play. I think he understands and we all know that as long as he plays at a high level on the pitch, the game will be a lot easier for us. But I think we're ready to continue playing and fight for victory without him. While we don't want him to be absent, we are prepared to deal with it and may have to. ”

Marcus Thompson revealed that Curry sat quietly in the locker room amid the noise of the victory celebration after the game, wearing blue headphones, listening to something and smiling on his face. Finally, he stood up, spoke briefly with Peyton Jr., and slowly walked out of the locker room. His steps are a little faltering, and the Warriors' championship hopes are now tightly tied to his injured left hamstring.

Now, his return will depend on the performance of his team-mates and the fighting spirit they have cultivated over the past three months. His teammates must win to buy him time to recover, and try not to end this season with so many twists and turns and countless sacrifices that way.