Stephen Curry Sidelined For Longer After Knee Injury Setback

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The Los Angeles Lakers eased past the short-handed Golden State Warriors 129-101, while Stephen Curry confirmed the knee problem keeping Curry out will rule Curry out longer than expected. The Warriors, now 31-29, struggled again without several key players on the court.

Luka Doncic led the Lakers with 26 points, eight assists and six rebounds, and LeBron James added 22 points. Golden State missed Curry for a 10th straight game, and the team was also without Jimmy Butler and recent trade addition Kristaps Porzingis.

Golden State had hoped Curry would return soon after the All-Star break from patellofemoral pain syndrome, often known as runner's knee. That plan changed when Curry experienced a setback during the mid-season hiatus, extending an absence that has already stretched across multiple weeks.

Curry explained the situation remains difficult to predict and stressed the focus on daily progress. "This is a weird one," Curry said. "It's kind of unpredictable how it'll heal. It's going to be a little longer. Right now, with this one, it's about each day. Can you stack good days? I've done that. Hopefully, they can unleash me on the court soon and, hopefully, get back sooner rather than later."

The defeat left Golden State fighting to stay in the Western Conference playoff picture, while the Lakers ended a three-game losing run and moved into sixth place. With six weeks remaining in the regular season, Los Angeles now aims to build rhythm and stability.

Head coach JJ Redick underlined belief in further improvement from the Lakers group. "I'm confident we are going to find that level that we want to get to," Redick said. "It's taken longer than I thought, but I'm confident we're going to get there."

The Warriors now monitor Curry’s knee closely, balancing the need for wins against long-term health. With key stars sidelined and the schedule tightening, Golden State faces growing pressure, while the Lakers hope this result signals a more consistent push toward the postseason.