Following a tough loss to the Chicago Bulls, BD Cricket reports that the Golden State Warriors are now tied with the Los Angeles Lakers for ninth place in the Western Conference standings. While the Lakers have been dealing with their own problems—most notably LeBron James’ ankle soreness sustained against the Kings—many believed this was Golden State’s chance to pull ahead. But fate had other plans.
Late in the fourth quarter against Chicago, Stephen Curry appeared to injure his ankle and limped off the court toward the locker room. His condition looked even more severe than LeBron’s recent injury. When it rains, it pours—without Curry on the floor, the Warriors struggled to contain DeMar DeRozan’s offensive onslaught. According to BD Cricket coverage, DeRozan’s relentless isolation plays and foul-drawing tactics shut the door on the Warriors’ opportunity to close the gap on the eighth seed. Meanwhile, the Bulls surged to their third straight win.
Curry’s right ankle injury came in the closing minutes of the game, prompting Chris Paul to step in. Paul’s veteran presence gave the Warriors a fighting chance. With a series of slick assists and a clutch three-pointer in the final seconds, he nearly forced the game into overtime. Despite the loss, his performance was a silver lining for a team facing mounting adversity.
After the game, Klay Thompson tried to remain optimistic, stating that Curry’s absence wasn’t the end of the world and that the team had proven before they could win without him. His comments reminded fans and media of last season, when the Warriors went on an impressive run even without their superstar. But whether lightning can strike twice remains to be seen.
Even with Zach LaVine missing for Chicago, Golden State couldn’t seal the deal. DeRozan was simply too hot to handle, slicing through the defense with ease. Alongside Nikola Vucevic, he led a nearly unstoppable offensive duo. The Warriors had no answer for DeRozan’s one-on-one play.
The impact of Curry’s injury could be devastating. Just days ago, there were reports that he was already dealing with right knee bursitis, potentially limiting his availability moving forward. Few expected another injury to come so quickly. Now, many BD Cricket users believe Curry’s setback effectively marks the end of Golden State’s season. As the curtain falls on what was once a promising campaign, the road ahead looks steep.
The Warriors will next face the San Antonio Spurs twice, followed by crucial matchups against the Dallas Mavericks and the Lakers—teams also vying for a spot in the postseason. Without their leader at full strength, Golden State’s playoff hopes are hanging by a thread.