Stephen Curry’s return to the court on Thursday against the Raptors didn’t last long. After sitting out against the Bucks—where the Warriors still pulled off a 104-93 win to hold onto the sixth seed—he was back in action. But things took a bad turn in the third quarter when he took a hard fall on his back.

Already dealing with a lingering back issue, the 2x MVP had been pushing through the discomfort, as The Athletic’s Anthony Slater noted on 95.7 The Game. But this time, he couldn’t just shake it off. After logging 25 minutes and scoring 17 points, he slowly made his way to the locker room. Not long after, the Warriors announced he had suffered a pelvic contusion and wouldn’t return.

That injury kept him sidelined against the Hawks, and initial reports suggested he might miss the entire six-game road trip. However, Kerr remained hopeful that the 11x All-Star could rejoin the squad before the trip ended.

While Golden State kicked off their road stretch in Atlanta, Curry stayed back in San Francisco for treatment. But now, he’s heading straight to Miami to meet up with the team, reports ESPN’s Shams Charania. The Warriors are set to practice Monday, where they’ll provide an update on his status.

Tuesday’s showdown against the Heat at Kaseya Center comes with major playoff implications. Sitting at 41-30, the Warriors are barely holding onto the final automatic playoff spot, just half a game ahead of the Clippers and slightly above the Timberwolves.

Even with this setback, the 37-year-old’s been having another monster season. He’s averaging 24.2 points on 39.4% from three, with 4.4 rebounds and six assists over 60 games. Since Jimmy Butler joined the squad, Curry has stepped it up even more—dropping 27.5 points on 40.7% shooting from deep, along with four boards and 5.8 dimes. The Warriors have been rolling with Butler, going 16-4 overall and 16-3 when he plays. Without Curry, though? They’re 7-4—still solid, but let’s be real—he’s the guy that makes everything run.

And right now, they need him more than ever.

The Warriors need their superstar Stephen Curry back as soon as possible

The Warriors have hit a rough patch, winning just one of their last four—a surprising victory over the Bucks without Steph Curry. But beyond that, it’s been ugly. They collapsed against a depleted Nuggets squad, barely edged out a struggling Raptors team, and then let a winnable game slip against the Hawks, who have won six of their last eight.

After the 124-115 loss, Draymond Green didn’t hold back.

“It’s a bad loss. A terrible loss,” Green admitted. “With eleven games left and everything to play for, you shouldn’t have a loss like this. Too much is on the line. Obviously, Steph’s out, but that’s still a game we should win.”

He’s right. The Warriors technically sat at No. 6 on Sunday, but only because they played one more game than the Clippers, who own the tiebreaker. With Minnesota just a game behind, Golden State is teetering on the edge of the play-in.

Their next three games—Miami, New Orleans, and San Antonio—should be winnable, but nothing is guaranteed without Curry. Some thought his absence might help him recharge for the playoffs, but that won’t matter if the Warriors don’t get there.

Curry’s reevaluation is set for Monday before a crucial matchup with the Heat, where Butler will face his former team for the first time. Miami has lost 10 straight, but they won’t go down easy. The Warriors need to show up.