Golden State Warriors star point guard Steph Curry is recovering from a Grade 1 left hamstring strain, which he suffered during Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Curry missed Games 2 and 3, and it is expected that he will also be absent for Game 4.
The Warriors won Game 1 in Minnesota but lost Games 2 and 3. They now trail 2-1 in the best-of-seven series and have lost their home-court advantage.
Anthony Slater of The Athletic reported that Curry had a rigorous workout on the day of Game 3, held on Saturday. While the two-time MVP and four-time champion made progress, he was not yet at full speed.
Slater wrote, “Curry went through a strenuous workout on the team’s practice court at Chase Center. It marked the first clear step in what Curry hopes will be a quick return from his hamstring injury, which has become a key issue in this series against the Timberwolves.”
However, Curry did not push himself to full intensity during the session, according to a team source. He has yet to test his hamstring with quick bursts or cuts, which are necessary to determine if it has healed enough for a return. Instead, Curry participated in a moderate-speed shooting drill and used the stationary bike. This progress represents a significant step forward in his recovery.
This injury is the first hamstring issue of Curry’s career. At 37 years old, the future Hall of Famer is working against the clock to get back on the court.
In the 2025 playoffs, Curry is averaging 22.6 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 5.1 assists per game. He is shooting 47.7 percent from the field, 40.0 percent from three-point range, and 89.3 percent from the free-throw line. The Warriors previously defeated the Houston Rockets in a seven-game first-round series.
Game 4 between the Warriors and Timberwolves is set for 10 p.m. ET on Monday and will be broadcast on ESPN.
