Why Steph Curry Is Still Not Playing Tonight
The sharpshooter continues to sit out, which is becoming unusual. The Golden State Warriors will once again be without their star player, Stephen Curry, as they face the Indiana Pacers.
Context of the Game
The Warriors are up against a severely short-handed Pacers team on Sunday night. While this might not significantly impact the game's result, Curry's continued absence is starting to raise concerns.
Reason for Absence
Curry is not sidelined due to an injury but because of illness. The Warriors have described it as a "general illness." This marks the third consecutive game that Curry misses due to this health issue.
Recent Game Participation
- Curry played last Tuesday and afterward mentioned how the illness affected his energy late in the game.
- He then missed the games on Wednesday, Friday, and now Sunday.
"The Warriors have now termed it a 'general illness.'"
"He played last Tuesday and spoke after the game about how the illness had impacted his energy late in that game."
Author’s summary: Stephen Curry’s ongoing absence due to a general illness has now extended to three games, raising concern for the Warriors despite their current matchup against a weakened Pacers team.