Stephen Curry briefly sparked injury concerns during the NBA Play-In tournament on Wednesday before returning to the bench and later the court for the Golden State Warriors.
With 2:39 left in the first quarter against the Los Angeles Clippers, Curry headed to the locker room with a towel over his head, sparking concern among fans given his recent injury history.
The All-Star guard has dealt with lingering issues this season, including runner’s knee that sidelined him for more than two months.
However, the concern proved short-lived when Curry returned moments later and spoke with teammates.
“Oh, don’t worry about me. I’m fine,” Curry told an Amazon Prime sideline reporter as he walked back.
Curry had played just over eight minutes in the first quarter and scored three points on 1-of-5 shooting before briefly leaving.
He later returned to action with 7:59 left in the second quarter, allaying fears of a more serious setback.
His quick return will come as a relief to the Warriors, who are relying heavily on him as they work their way through the high-stakes tournament.
