Breathe easy, Dub Nation—the Warriors dodged major injury concerns in their 119-101 victory over the Charlotte Hornets on Monday night at Spectrum Center. Despite some scary moments, both Steph Curry and Gary Payton II provided encouraging updates after the game. 🙌
🚑 GP2’s Scary Collision
Gary Payton II exited in the third quarter after a hard collision with LaMelo Ball that left him bleeding on the floor. He was helped off and did not return, but after the game, he reassured fans—though he walked away with a battle scar. 🩸💪 (H/T Anthony Slater, The Athletic)
🔄 Steph’s Ankle Update
Steph Curry rolled his right ankle in the first half but played through the pain, finishing with 21 points (6-14 FG, 3-9 3PT), 10 assists, 3 rebounds, a block, and a steal. Despite some discomfort, Curry remains hopeful to play Tuesday against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden.
🗣️ Curry on his status:
“We’ll see how it feels in the morning. I did roll it, but I finished the game, so hopefully, I wake up and it’s a little bit more recovered than it is right now… I think I’m going to play, but if my ankle says I shouldn’t, then I won’t.” 🏥👀
🔜 Warriors Await Final Call
Dub Nation will have to wait until Tuesday to see if Curry and Payton are available, but for now, the Warriors have avoided a serious crisis. Fingers crossed 🤞 for both players as Golden State heads to Madison Square Garden. 🌉🔵🟡
👀 Will Steph suit up against the Knicks? Drop your thoughts below in the comments! ⬇️🔥
