The Golden State Warriors will be without Stephen Curry for the near future.
Curry has been ruled out for Saturday’s game against the Atlanta Hawks.
The veteran guard underwent an MRI after leaving the floor with just over 3 minutes remaining in the third quarter Thursday night.
The results showed he has a pelvic contusion but no structural damage, according to a statement released by the Warriors on Friday. He’s expected to be re-evaluated Monday.
The Warriors open a six-game road swing Saturday night. They are scheduled to play again Tuesday in Miami, where Jimmy Butler will meet his former team.
How did Stephen Curry get hurt?
Curry fell to the floor after attempting to make a pass under the basket and bumping into a defender during a game against the Toronto Raptors with 3:24 remaining in the third quarter.
Warriors coach Steve Kerr told reporters after the game that Curry wanted to return to the game but a decision was made to not risk further injury.
Curry did not travel with the team to Atlanta.
How long is Stephen Curry expected to be out for Warriors?
Curry is expected to miss the Warriors’ six-game trip. He will receive treatments while not with the team.