How long is Steph Curry out? Hamstring injury timeline, return date, latest updates on Warriors star

The Golden State Warriors could be in trouble.

If Stephen Curry's hamstring injury lingers, winning a series against the potent Minnesota Timberwolves will be immensely difficult.

Curry's Game 1 departure puts a ton of pressure on everyone else for Golden State.

Here's what we know so far:

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What is Steph Curry's injury?

Stephen Curry left Game 1 with a left hamstring strain.

It occurred at some point early in the second quarter. Curry's limp showed up most clearly after making a floater attempt.

It's not obvious whether the tweak came on Curry's plant or landing.

When it happened, Curry limped away, gestured for a sub, played one more possession at each end and then stumbled toward the locker room.

Less than half an hour after Curry disappeared, he was ruled out for the game.

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How long is Steph Curry out?

Curry has a Grade 1 left hamstring strain, ESPN's Shams Charania announced. He will miss Game 3.

Hamstring injuries are notoriously tricky. Depending on the level of the strain, they can linger for days or weeks. Players can try to get through it on the court, but there's always the risk of re-straining it, too.

Before Game 3, Charania provided an update on Curry's timeline.

"He's really been limited to just doing treatment. He's going to be re-evaluated on Wednesday, which means he's definitely out Game 2, 3 and 4, so he's going to miss at least three games. 

"My understanding is this probably not going to be until Game 6 at the earliest."

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Warriors point guard depth chart

The Golden State Warriors have always had a number of different offensive initiators.

Draymond Green, Jimmy Butler and Brandin Podziemski are all capable of being playmakers just out of Golden State's starting lineup.

Off the bench, Gary Payton II and Moses Moody both have some point guard skills, as well.

Curry clearly is much more than just a point guard, considering he's also the greatest shooter of all time. It'll be hard for Golden State to keep its floor spacing without Curry.

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