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The injury came at a delicate moment, both for the Warriors’ season and for Kuminga’s own future, after he had recently returned to Steve Kerr’s rotation following a long stretch on the sidelines.

Kuminga Injury: What Happened and the First Evaluations

The key moment came just over four minutes before halftime: Kuminga landed awkwardly during a drive, drew a foul, made both free throws, and tried to stay on the court. After a few limping possessions, he was forced to give up and head to the locker room, accompanied by a member of the medical staff.

According to a league source, initial tests did not reveal any serious issueseither to the ankle or the knee. Kuminga himself, speaking after the game, explained that the knee was the more painful area, postponing any decision on a possible MRI to how it would feel the following morning.

Immediate Impact: Numbers and Plus-Minus Tell the Story

Before the injury, Kuminga had been one of the game’s key factors. 10 points in just 9 minutesenergy off the bench, and a telling stat that summed up his impact: +18 plus-minus with him on the floor. Golden State found rhythm and aggressiveness thanks to his bursts, and he was instrumental in the first-half comeback.

An important sign, especially considering that just two days earlier Kuminga had delivered 20 points in 21 minutes after being reinserted into the rotation.

Stephen Curry also highlighted the importance of his contribution, praising the forward’s approach:

Words that sound like a technical endorsement at a moment of great uncertainty.

Standings and Injuries

With two straight losses following the news of Butler’s injury, the Warriors drop to 25-21snapping a very positive stretch that included 12 wins in their previous 16 games. The pressure increases, along with the need to find new offensive solutions.

Stephen Curry does not hide the difficulties, but remains confident:

Much will also depend on the health – and continuity – of Jonathan Kuminga.