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A scan of Stephen Curry’s injured right ankle on Tuesday did not reveal “anything of concern,” the Golden State Warriors said.
Curry, who missed the Warriors’ victory over Houston in Game Two on Monday, is listed as questionable for today’s Game Three against the Rockets.
The reigning NBA MVP underwent an MRI scan after tweaking an ankle in Game One last weekend. The Warriors lead the best-of-seven series 2-0.
“The MRI did not reveal anything of concern and Curry is expected to continue treatment in preparation for Thursday’s Game 3 in Houston. He is listed as questionable,” a Warriors statement said.
Coach Steve Kerr said he would have no qualms about resting Curry again if there was any hint his fitness was in doubt.
“We will definitely err on the side of caution,” Kerr said after Monday’s 115-106 win over the Rockets.
“If he’s not right, then he’s not going to play. It’s not worth risking turning this into a long-term issue.
“We’ll see how he responds the next couple of days, and if he’s not right, obviously being up 2-0 does give us more cushion if we decide to sit him. But it will be based on his health, not the series score.”
Nowitzki doubt for Mavs
Dirk Nowitzki faces a battle to be fit for the Dallas Mavericks when they face the Oklahoma City Thunder today in a crucial Game Three of their best-of-seven playoff series.
Nowitzki played a key role for the Mavs on Monday when they bounced back from being thrashed in Game One to snatch an 85-84 win to level the series at one apiece.
However, Nowitzki underwent a scan Tuesday which revealed a bruised bone in his right knee, leaving him touch and go for Thursday’s third game.
“Dirk suffered a bruised right knee on the play very early in the game when he slid and fell,” coach Rick Carlisle told reporters. “This thing with Dirk now, we hope this is not something that’s going to cost him to miss any time.”
Nowitzki’s absence would be another blow for the Mavs, who are already facing doubts around point guard J.J. Barea (groin) and forward David Lee (foot).
Point guard Deron Williams (hernia) is also “uncertain going forward,” according to Carlisle, despite playing in Game Two. Williams, who took pain-killing medicine to help him play in Game Two, said he is hopeful he can feature on Thursday. “I’ve got three days now to try to get treatment and do what I can do to get it back ready to go again,” Williams told reporters.
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