We tell you in detail what is happening to Stephen Curry and how long he will be out

The Golden State Warriors face a major challenge in the Western Conference semifinals after confirming the absence of their star, Stephen Curry, who will be out for at least a week due to a Grade 1 hamstring strain in his left leg. The injury occurred in the second quarter of the first game of the series against the Minnesota Timberwolves when Curry requested a substitution following an offensive play. An MRI scan conducted on Wednesday confirmed the diagnosis, and he will be reevaluated in seven days.

Although a specific return date has not been established, the recovery time will depend on how the point guard responds to rehabilitation, which represents his first muscular injury of this kind in his career. According to the coach, Steve Kerr, the team will focus on taking it "game by game" without thinking about possible return dates. With games scheduled almost daily until Game 5, Curry will not return, at a minimum, until a hypothetical Game 6.

Despite the absence, the Warriors already struck first by winning 99-88 in Minnesota. Buddy Hield was instrumental with 24 points, prompting the Timberwolves to reconsider their defense. "We're going to treat Buddy as if he were Steph," declared Jaden McDaniels, acknowledging the need to prevent him from delivering another standout performance.

Steve Kerr, on his part, is confident that his team will adapt: "We've been through this before. We know how to compete without Steph." In fact, Golden State holds a playoff record of 9-3 without their leader on the court, although they haven’t played one without him since 2018.

The locker room recognizes the magnitude of the absence. "It all revolves around Steph," stated Kerr, drawing comparisons of his importance to historical figures like Tim Duncan or Michael Jordan. The team will seek to continue advancing in the playoffs, with the motivation to respond on the court for their cornerstone.

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