Two-time NBA MVP Stephen Curry missed Tuesday night’s game against the Milwaukee Bucks to rest due to exhaustion and a back injury. It was the second night of a back-to-back and Curry had reportedly been fatigued emotionally instead of physically, according to Steve Kerr.
“He put up a fight last night when I told him I wanted to give him the night off, but he understood,” Kerr said before the game. “He’s been turning it over [the] last couple of games. He’s a little out of sorts.”
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The reported back issue is something that Curry said he’s been dealing with for a few years and has had to simply manage it.
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Fortunately, Curry is set to be in the starting lineup on Thursday against the Toronto Raptors, according to Kerr. The Warriors have gone 4-1 on their five-game road trip as the resurgence of Jimmy Butler has rewired Golden State’s offense.
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While this absence is likely to remain one game in length, the progressive fatigue and lingering back issues are something that the Warriors may need to keep an eye on.
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