The night was defined by a concerning moment after a late three-pointer when Curry appeared to roll his ankle during a celebratory moment. Society attention quickly turned to his health, given the franchise’s earlier knee issues this season.
Curry exited late in the first quarter and walked to the locker room with a towel over his head. He later returned to the bench and eventually back onto the floor, walking under his own power and displaying reassuring signs as he rejoined the game.
Despite the initial scare, Curry found his rhythm, finishing 12-for-23 from the field and hitting seven three-pointers as Golden State flipped a 31-22 first-quarter deficit and pulled away in the middle quarters.
A notable subplot of the night was Curry’s footwear: he wore Kobe 4 Protro sneakers, part of a season-long sneaker rotation after his split with Under Armour, a choice that drew attention in light of the ankle moment and his on-court performance.
With the win, Golden State advances to face the Phoenix Suns, keeping their postseason hopes alive. Curry’s health will remain a central storyline as the team moves forward, but the victory ensured they avoided an outcome they could not afford.
