Steph Curry has officially been ruled out for the Golden State Warriors’ game against the Miami Heat due to a pelvic bruise. This will be his second consecutive missed game after sustaining the injury in last Thursday’s win over the Toronto Raptors.
While Curry practiced and worked out individually on Monday, he ultimately did not feel ready to return. Head coach Steve Kerr mentioned that Curry experienced discomfort during a movement at the end of his workout, leading the team to take a cautious approach. Given their playoff positioning—currently sixth in the Western Conference with a 41-30 record—Golden State is prioritizing his long-term health.
Looking ahead, the Warriors have two off-days before facing the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday. Kerr has expressed optimism that Curry will be ready for that matchup, though his status will depend on how his body responds in the coming days.
Curry has played in 60 games this season, averaging 24.1 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 6.0 assists while shooting 44.7% from the field and 39.4% from three-point range. His availability will be crucial as the Warriors continue their playoff push in a tightly contested Western Conference race.
The Heat, on the other hand, are struggling at the 10th seed in the East with a 30-41 record, having lost nine of their last ten games. Missing Curry gives Miami a better opportunity, but the Warriors have still been competitive without him.
The key takeaway is that Golden State is playing it safe with Curry, with hopes of having him back by Friday. His status will be closely monitored leading up to the Pelicans game.
