Stephen Curry is expected remain out of action for the Golden State Warriors when the team returns to the court against the Boston Celtics on Thursday, Feb. 19 at the Chase Center in San Francisco.
Curry will have missed six games as he deals with a right knee injury. He did not participate in Wednesday’s practice.
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He was expected to be evaluated by the team’s training staff, according to Dalton Johnson of NBC Sports Bay Area.
How did Stephen Curry get injured?
Curry appeared to be uncomfortable with his right knee during a game against the Detroit Pistons on Jan. 30. He had a brace on his knee and was grabbing at it during the game.
Who is Stephen Curry’s backup?
Brandin Podziemski and Pat Spencer are expected to serve as the primary backup options while Curry remains out of the lineup.
Podziemski has averaged 12 points, 4.6 rebounds and 3.5 assists per game in 55 games this season. Spencer has averaged 6.3 points, 3.2 assists and 2.3 rebounds per game in 39 games played.
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When do Warriors play next?
The Warriors will host the Boston Celtics at the Chase Center on Thursday, Feb. 19, at 7 p.m. PT (10 p.m. ET).
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Steph Curry injury update: Will Warriors star play vs Celtics tonight?
