MANILA, Philippines – Reigning NBA MVP Steph Curry briefly left his team’s Christmas Day showdown against the Cleveland Cavaliers after re-aggravating an apparent calf injury on Saturday, December 26.
Curry, the Golden State Warriors’ leading scorer this season, hurt his right calf early in the second period. Moments later, the team’s training staff was seen massaging both the calf and Curry’s right foot:
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Curry then went to the locker room to receive further treatment, and eventually re-entered the game before the first half came to a close.
The Warriors star first hurt his calf after it was hit by an opponent’s knee during his team’s game against the Utah Jazz this past week.
As of posting time, the Warriors and Cavaliers are currently playing in the fourth quarter.
According to ESPN reporter Heather Cox during the game’s broadcast, interim Golden State head coach Luke Walton says Curry will continue to play his regular minutes, unless the injury brings up more issues.
The Warriors are already without starter Harrison Barnes (ankle) and lost Leandro Barbosa (shoulder) to injury in the first half. – Rappler.com