Al Horford

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Stephen Curry says he will play in Game 4 of Finals (NBA.com)

Golden State's star guard suffered a leg injury late in the Warriors' Game 3 loss in the Finals.

But he finished with just two points and four rebounds on Wednesday. “He told me it wasn’t the same thing.” Golden State trailed by as many as 18 points in the first half, but it was a 12-point Boston lead with about four minutes left when Jayson Tatum missed a jumper from the foul line. “We will know more” Thursday. I just asked, ‘Is that not the same thing?’” Green said. Warriors coach Steve Kerr said he also expects Curry to play as Golden State looks to even up the best-of-seven series, 2-2. Curry finished with a game-high 31 points. Ker said the Warriors will not practice today, and will use today more as a recovery day instead. I’m going to get him off his legs, though.” The Warriors’ last chance at a comeback victory in Game 3 ended with 3 1/2 minutes left on Wednesday night during a scramble that, like the game, went Boston’s way. “Take advantage of these next 48 hours to get ready.” I don’t feel like I’ll miss a game, though,” Curry said.

Marcus Smart defends Al Horford play that got Stephen Curry ... (Sporting News)

A lot of things went wrong for the Golden State Warriors in the fourth quarter of their 116-100 loss at the hands of the Celtics in Game 3, but the worst ...

We’re trying to win a game. "I’m going to get him off his legs, though. It’s fair basketball. ultimately play was stopped when Draymond Green picked up his sixth foul after Smart came out of the pile with the ball. After a mad scramble for a loose ball, the Celtics' Al Horford dove and landed on Stephen Curry's ankle, injuring the Warriors star in the process. It’s fair game.

Marcus Smart Defends Al Horford After Steph Curry Injury: 'Nothing ... (Bleacher Report)

Boston Celtics star Marcus Smart didn't see anything untoward when teammate Al Horford dove for a loose ball and injured Golden State Warriors star Stephen.

Even if it's a more minor sprain this time, Curry's health could be a major storyline in the series. It's fair basketball. It's Finals basketball. It's fair game. It's the Finals. We're trying to win just like them. Speaking with Yahoo Sports' Chris Haynes, Smart thought Horford made a natural basketball play:

Celtics news: Marcus Smart's stern message to Al Horford 'dirty play ... (ClutchPoints)

Celtics' Marcus Smart had a stern message for critics who say Al Horford's 'dirty play' caused an injury to the Warriors' Stephen Curry.

It’s fair basketball. It’s Finals basketball. It’s fair game. Late in the fourth quarter, Celtics forward Al Horford and Warriors superstar guard Stephen Curry were in pursuit of a loose ball when Horford dove on Curry’s leg, prompting the sharpshooter to yell out in pain. The Celtics fiery defensive star delivered this stern message to Horford’s critics, per Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports. The Boston Celtics emerged victorious over the Golden State Warriors in Game 3 of the NBA Finals by a score of 116-100.

Marcus Smart defends Al Horford play that injured Steph Curry in ... (NBC Sports Bay Area)

Marcus Smart defended the "fair basketball" play that resulted in Al Horford falling on Steph Curry's leg in Game 3.

"I just tried to make a play. We’re trying to win a game. Fast forward a few months, and the Warriors might be experiencing a little bit of déjà vu. I don’t think there’s any [controversy] there.” It’s fair basketball. It’s the Finals. We’re trying to win just like them.

Marcus Smart defends Al Horford diving for loose ball in Steph Curry ... (Yahoo New Zealand News)

Nobody is out here trying to hurt anybody,” Smart told Yahoo Sports.

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Stephen Curry injury update: Warriors star hopes to play Game 4 vs ... (CBSSports.com)

The Golden State Warriors lost Game 3 of the NBA Finals, 116-110, on Wednesday night, and Golden State will hope that's all they lost.

"I'll be all right," Curry said after Game 3. However, the quick turnaround from Games 3 and 4, with only 48 hours between them, will test Curry's pain tolerance. After the game, the two-time league MVP said it felt like a mild foot sprain. However, while the initial injury looked rather troublesome, Curry said during Thursday's media availability that he's playing in Game 4 on Friday. When asked how confident he was that he could play Friday without being limited, Curry said "I'm going to play, that's all I know right now." Steph appeared to be in pain after scrambling for a ball late in the fourth quarter— Warriors on NBCS (@NBCSWarriors) pic.twitter.com/nRkBaWfCSA June 9, 2022

Steph Curry: 'I'm gonna play' in Game 4 after avoiding major injury (The Athletic)

Golden State Warriors star guard Stephen Curry walked gingerly to the podium and declared himself a go for Game 4 of the NBA Finals Friday despite suffering ...

10h ago “I think we’ll come correct tomorrow.” Curry has been dominant in the series thus far, scoring 31 points in Game 3 on 12-of-22 shooting. “There’s a good understanding of what it is and all that.” Curry, who has dealt with lower leg injuries throughout his storied career, said the injury is similar to the one he suffered on March 16 during a regular-season game against Boston when Marcus Smart fell on him. Curry remained in the game for another two minutes and was evaluated afterward.

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