Golden State Warriors star, Stephen Curry is set to travel to Miami with the team, but his status for Tuesday night’s clash against the Heat remains uncertain.
According to reports, Curry’s availability will depend on how his pelvic bruise responds to treatment over the next two days.
Warriors Await Key Injury Update
Curry, who missed Saturday’s 124-115 loss to the Atlanta Hawks, suffered the injury during Thursday’s win over the Toronto Raptors after a hard fall in the second half.
Though he initially wanted to return to the game, the Warriors’ medical staff opted to sideline him as a precaution.
Warriors head coach Steve Kerr remains hopeful that Curry will be able to rejoin the lineup at some point during their six-game road trip, but everything hinges on how his injury responds to treatment in the coming days.
The team is set to reevaluate him on Monday before making a final decision on his status for the Miami game.
Warriors’ Playoff Push in Jeopardy?
With 11 regular-season games remaining, the Warriors are in a tight battle to avoid the play-in tournament.
Draymond Green was frustrated after the Hawks loss, calling it a “terrible” defeat given the team’s urgency to secure a playoff spot.
If Curry remains sidelined, the Warriors will need to step up against a tough Miami squad before heading to New Orleans on Friday.
Their remaining road trip also includes matchups against the San Antonio Spurs, Memphis Grizzlies (April 1), and Los Angeles Lakers (April 3).
Nikola Jokic’s Return Timeline: Nuggets Hopeful for MVP’s Comeback
Meanwhile, three-time NBA MVP Nikola Jokic is also dealing with injury concerns.
The Denver Nuggets’ superstar center has missed four straight games due to a left ankle impingement, but head coach Michael Malone expects him to return at some point during Denver’s upcoming five-game homestand.
Nuggets Playing It Safe With Their MVP
Before Sunday’s 116-111 win over the Houston Rockets, Malone revealed that Jokic would not play Monday against the Chicago Bulls.
The Nuggets are prioritizing Jokic’s health as they gear up for the playoffs.
Jokic had been playing heavy minutes in March—39.8 per game in eight contests—before the Nuggets decided to rest him to avoid worsening the injury.
MVP Race Still Alive?
Despite the setback, Jokic remains a strong MVP contender, averaging a triple-double with career-best numbers of 29.1 points and 10.3 assists per game.
He is in a tight race with Oklahoma City Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander for the league’s top individual honor.
With the Nuggets currently 2-2 without Jokic, his return could be pivotal as Denver pushes for a top seed in the Western Conference.
What’s Next?
Curry’s status will be updated Monday before the Warriors face the Heat.
Jokic is expected to return during Denver’s homestand, but not against the Bulls on Monday.
The Warriors and Nuggets both face crucial games as they aim to secure favorable playoff positions.
