Key Takeaways:
- Stephen Curry suffered a painful fall in the third quarter and did not return to the game
- Jimmy Butler recorded a triple-double with 18 points, 11 rebounds, and 12 assists in Golden State’s narrow win
- Toronto’s Scottie Barnes led all scorers with 29 points
Golden State Warriors secured a hard-fought 117-114 victory over the Toronto Raptors, but the win was overshadowed by an injury scare for Stephen Curry. The star guard went up for a layup in the third quarter but collided mid-air with two defenders, leading to an awkward fall on his back. He remained on the floor for some time before limping toward the bench and eventually heading to the locker room. Curry did not return, with initial reports indicating a hip and pelvis contusion.
“He wanted to come back, but we didn’t want to take any risks. Hopefully, it’s nothing serious.” said Warriors head coach Steve Kerr. Curry finished with 17 points in 25 minutes before his early exit. Jimmy Butler stepped up with a triple-double, recording 18 points, 11 rebounds, and 12 assists, while Draymond Green was the Warriors’ top scorer with 21 points. For Toronto, Scottie Barnes was the standout performer with 29 points, 10 rebounds, and 6 assists.
With the win, Golden State improved to 41-29, holding onto sixth place in the Western Conference. Meanwhile, Toronto’s 23-46 record leaves them 11th in the East, significantly hurting their chances of reaching the play-in tournament. The Raptors now trail the 10th-seeded Miami Heat (29-40) by six games.
