Rugged Schedule and Steph Curry’s Illness Lead Warriors to Take Precautions
Head coach Steve Kerr has confirmed that point guard Steph Curry will not play in Wednesday’s game against Sacramento. Despite battling a worsening cold and admitting his illness affected his performance, Curry had initially hoped to play in the back-to-back matchup.
After the Warriors’ 118-107 victory over Phoenix at Chase Center, Curry appeared visibly unwell during his postgame press conference, coughing and sniffling.
“I don’t care what the doctors say, we got to get him some rest. I’ll make the decision right now, he’s not going to play tomorrow.” — Steve Kerr
Warriors star wing Jimmy Butler is also doubtful. Butler managed to play through lower back soreness during the first half but aggravated the injury and was ruled out at halftime.
Team Status
- Warriors record: 5-3
- Steph Curry: Out due to illness
- Jimmy Butler: Possibly out with back injury
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As the Warriors manage injuries and illnesses, resting key players like Curry is a strategic choice to maintain their competitive edge.
Author’s summary: The Warriors are prioritizing player health by resting Steph Curry and possibly Jimmy Butler amid a challenging schedule and ongoing injuries.