Curry of the Warriors and Wembanyama of the Spurs will miss the San Antonio-Golden State game due to injury.

In Saturday night’s clash between the Spurs and the Warriors, Stephen Curry, the standout player for Golden State, and Spurs newcomer Victor Wembanyama were both sidelined due to right ankle sprains.

Following an MRI of Curry’s injured ankle, it was determined that there was no significant structural damage. Curry’s condition will be reassessed on Tuesday, with Chris Paul stepping into the starting lineup in Curry’s absence, as confirmed by Warriors coach Steve Kerr. Kerr expressed relief at the MRI results, describing them as positive. He noted Curry’s improved condition following the injury sustained during Thursday’s game against the Chicago Bulls, where he exited late in the fourth quarter after rolling his ankle while driving to the basket.

This marks the fourth game this season that Curry will miss due to injury, with the Warriors losing the previous three. The team’s performance without the 10-time All-Star has historically been challenging, evident from their record of 64-104 in regular-season games without him since the 2014-15 season. Kerr anticipates adjusting rotations during Curry’s absence, emphasizing the need to focus on each game individually while strategizing around the absence of their key player.

Meanwhile, Wembanyama, the promising rookie for the Spurs, is also sidelined due to a rolled ankle sustained during a previous game against Houston. Despite the injury, Wembanyama’s noteworthy performance before being sidelined showcased his potential, contributing significantly with 10 points, 11 rebounds, and seven blocks in just 31 minutes of play.

Adding to the injury list, Spurs forward Cedi Osman is set to miss multiple games due to a sprained left ankle, as confirmed by coach Gregg Popovich.

In summary, injuries to key players like Curry and Wembanyama have temporarily reshaped the lineups for both the Warriors and the Spurs, necessitating adjustments in strategy and rotation as they navigate through their respective games without their injured stars.