Doctor reveals how long Stephen Curry could be sidelined with latest injury

Golden State Warriors star guard Stephen Curry has sparked serious injury concerns after limping off the court during Game 1 of the Western Conference Semifinals against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The 36-year-old appeared to strain his left hamstring midway through the second quarter, shortly after a Draymond Green three-pointer prompted a Timberwolves timeout. Curry clutched the back of his leg multiple times before heading straight to the locker room, casting a shadow over the Warriors’ 99-88 win.

Though the Warriors have not released an official update, early medical analysis suggests that Curry could be sidelined for several games. According to Dr. Nirav Pandya, a sports medicine expert who has studied hamstring injuries in the NBA, the average recovery time from such an injury is about six games.

“This doesn’t mean Curry will definitely miss six games,” Dr. Pandya explained on his verified X (formerly Twitter) account. “It depends on the severity, his age, and his conditioning. But the data suggests that’s a common recovery period.”

The timing is especially worrying for Golden State, as they are just getting started in what they hoped would be a deep playoff run. Curry’s absence, even for a few games, could affect team rhythm, reduce spacing, and place more pressure on players like Buddy Hield and Jimmy Butler to carry the load.

While the Warriors managed to secure Game 1 without their talisman, the uncertainty around Curry’s condition threatens to disrupt their momentum. Fans and teammates will now wait anxiously for the team’s medical staff to release a full diagnosis — and hope it’s not a repeat of previous long-term injuries that have plagued the four-time NBA champion.

The Warriors return to action in Game 2 on Thursday, 8 May, but it remains unclear if Curry will be fit to feature.