Stephen Curry's absence from the Golden State Warriors' road trip to Philadelphia, Cleveland, and Chicago has been extended due to a left thigh contusion, keeping him out for at least three more games. Curry's injury, which occurred during a home loss to the Houston Rockets last Wednesday, will ultimately force him to miss a total of five games. Warriors coach Steve Kerr expressed optimism that Curry could return for the team's home game against the Minnesota Timberwolves on December 12th.
The Warriors' second star, Jimmy Butler, is also in doubt for the trip. Butler missed the second half of Tuesday night's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder due to a sore left knee, and his availability for the opening game of the road trip against the Sixers is uncertain. Butler's injury history includes a glute contusion and ankle and back soreness, which have impacted the team's performance this season.
The Warriors' depleted lineup made a surprising second-half surge against the Thunder, with Seth Curry scoring 14 points in his debut. However, the defending champions closed strong, with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander finishing with 38 points, sending the Warriors out on the road after a 2-3 homestand.
