A sickening thud was enough to silence the Chase Center. Stephen Curry’s piercing scream turned the mood in an instant. The Warriors secured a close 117-114 win against the Raptors, but probably at a cost too high. While driving to the basket, Curry collided with Jonathan Mogbo and Colin Castleton, and crashed back first on the floor. He walked back to the locker room on his own, but the grimace said everything. And now the confirmation is finally here on his injury timeline.

Following the incident, the Warriors quickly conducted an MRI on Curry. In the postgame press conference, head coach Steve Kerr said, “He was trying to come back. He thought he might be able to come back. But we just decided not to risk anything. Hopefully, it’s not bad but he’s getting imagery right now… By the time we got down there, he was already getting the imagery.” The reports are finally out now.

According to Shams Charania, “Stephen Curry’s pelvic area confirmed a contusion and no structural damage.” The ESPN insider further revealed that the 36-year-old will miss the team’s upcoming six-game road trip.

Curry missing the next few games could be a huge concern for the Warriors. But instead of upsetting the community, oddly enough, the news seemed to bring a sense of relief.

Dub Nation breathes a sigh of relief following Stephen Curry’s injury update

One fan commented on Charania’s X post, saying, “A contusion is great news. The impact from the fall sounded bad. Glad he’s good,” They were expecting something worse that would sideline Stephen Curry for the rest of the season, but the update made them happy. It wasn’t just this fan, others echoed the same sentiment.

Another fan stated, “Good news that there’s no structural damage, but missing the start of the road trip is still a blow. Hopefully, Curry recovers quickly—Warriors need him down the stretch!” With the playoffs just around the corner, the Warriors will definitely need the 4x champion by their side. Had it been anything more serious than a contusion, he might have had to miss the postseason run. So, resting him now could help keep him fresh. That’s why the fan was so relieved.

Someone pointed out, “Great time for guys like JK to step up while Curry gets time to rest and recover. We already know Jimmy is ready.” It’s no surprise that Stephen Curry is the team’s crucial piece. His presence makes a huge difference, and he’s been a part of the lineup 60 times this season. With him now absent, Jonathan Kuminga could get some extra minutes on the floor, who had previously settled for the non-Jimmy Butler minutes.“Glad to hear that there was no structural damage,” read one comment. “But sad he’ll not play against Hawks. Raptors No. 2 did him bad. Let’s hope d rest of d Warriors gang will step it up.” The fan mainly blamed Curry’s contact with Mogbo for the injury. While they were happy that it wasn’t too serious, they were equally upset that Curry would be missing the upcoming Warriors games.

Amid all of this, an X user highlighted, “That’s a foul and not good for the league that’s Curry. Refs have been a** this year on most basketball levels.” The fan felt that the game official missed a clear foul, as it seemed obvious to them. They also criticized the refereeing overall this season, claiming that officials have been poor across various levels of basketball. This doesn’t only come from the fan, as many in the NBA have also raised concerns about it. However, the league hasn’t taken any action yet.

Without Stephen Curry, the Warriors will face a tougher challenge in securing wins, especially with a packed schedule ahead. They haven’t been overly dominant in road games (18-15) this season, although they’ve managed a 7-3 record throughout without Curry. Now, during his absence, the team’s future will depend on Steve Kerr and the contributions of Jimmy Butler.