SAN FRANCISCO — Stephen Curry went down with a left foot harm late within the first half and Golden State coach Steve Kerr didn’t like Marcus Sensible’s lunging transfer on the reigning NBA scoring champ.
Sensible obtained an earful from Kerr, then they chatted once more after the Boston Celtics beat the Warriors 110-88 on Wednesday night time.
“I assumed it was a harmful play. I assumed Marcus dove into Steph’s knee,” Kerr stated. “That’s what I used to be upset about. Lot of respect for Marcus, he’s a hell of a participant, gamer, competitor. I coached him within the World Cup just a few summers in the past. We talked after the sport, we’re good. I assumed it was a harmful play, simply let him know.”
Curry was injured with 4:19 remaining within the second quarter alongside the sideline whereas scrambling for a unfastened ball as Sensible made a diving lunge on the play and landed on the reigning scoring champion’s leg. Curry grimaced in ache and obtained up however hobbled alongside earlier than exiting on the subsequent lifeless ball moments later.
That got here when Sensible made one other aggressive play, receiving a Flagrant 1 foul 4:09 earlier than halftime when he leapt and caught his leg on Klay Thompson’s capturing arm.
Kerr stated Curry, who had three factors on 1-for-4 capturing, was having an MRI examination. Rookie Moses Moody additionally injured his proper shoulder.
Warriors ahead Juan Toscano-Anderson stated Sensible needed the ball however may need been in a position to make use of extra warning.
“I don’t suppose it was a grimy play,” Toscano-Anderson stated. “… Everyone knows that’s Marcus Sensible, although, that’s how he performs, he’s gritty.”
Draymond Inexperienced was whistled for a technical for arguing a foul referred to as on Thompson in opposition to Sensible on the 1:48 mark, with Inexperienced throwing his arms up within the air in disgust and yelling.
Jayson Tatum had 26 factors and 12 rebounds to steer Boston, whereas Jalen Brown scored 14 of his 26 factors within the first half. Sensible wound up with 20 factors on 8-of-12 capturing and eight assists.
The Warriors couldn’t sustain of their fourth straight house defeat to the Celtics and sixth of seven matchups within the Bay Space.
Boston’s stingy, top-rated defence held Golden State to a chilly 29.3% within the first half and 37.2% total because the Warriors have been restricted to 19 assists. Jordan Poole was 1 of 8 however recovered to scored a team-high 29 factors.
This was a troublesome blow for Curry two days after he dazzled for 47 factors on his thirty fourth birthday in a 126-112 win in opposition to the Wizards on Monday.
Inexperienced got here off the bench for a second straight sport as he regains his power from a again harm, his minutes elevated from 20 to 22.
WISEMAN WORKS
Second-year heart James Wiseman returned from his project with the G League Santa Cruz Warriors and can proceed to construct up his conditioning. He began all three video games and averaged 17.3 factors — going 22 of 42 for 52.4% — 9.7 rebounds and 1.67 blocks over 20.7 minutes.
He hasn’t performed since April 10 final 12 months whereas recovering from proper knee surgical procedure.
“The primary factor is he’s wholesome and he’s shifting effectively and that’s the largest factor,” Kerr stated. “That was our largest concern getting in. Can he construct the momentum, maintain it and proceed to work on his conditioning, timing and thus far, so good. Completely happy to see him on the market.”
TIP-INS
Celtics: Derrick White was 0 for 8 lacking all 5 of his 3-point tries. … Former Warriors assistant Aaron Miles, now with Boston, made the rounds saying hiya to acquainted faces earlier than the sport. … Boston improved to 4-7 on the highway vs. the Western Convention.
Warriors: Poole has scored 20 or extra factors in eight straight video games. … Andrew Wiggins and Nemanja Bjelica have been each out with a non-COVID sickness, the second straight sport Wiggins missed. … Golden State would have been the primary group this season to achieve 30 house victories. The Warriors gained the primary assembly in Boston 111-107 on Dec. 17. … The Warriors shot 7 for 21 within the first quarter.
UP NEXT
Celtics: At Sacramento on Friday night time.
Warriors: Host San Antonio on Sunday night time.
