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NBA: Curry 'not optimistic' of being fit for Warriors' clash with Pelicans
The Golden State Warriors may be without key man Stephen Curry when they face the New Orleans Pelicans.
Stephen Curry's pursuit of further NBA three-point records is temporarily on hold with the Golden State star "not optimistic" about being fit for the Warriors' game against the New Orleans Pelicans on Thursday after suffering a quad contusion.
Warriors superstar Curry did the thigh damage during a 99-82 loss at the hands of the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday.
The seven-time NBA All-Star was hobbling in the second half but spent 36 minutes on court as he scored 14 points, took nine rebounds and provided five assists.
Curry is not hopeful over his chances of facing the Pelicans at Smoothie King Center.
Curry: "The way it feels right now, I'm not optimistic"
Asked about his injury, he told reporters: "Yeah, it sucked. The way it feels right now, I'm not optimistic [about playing in New Orleans], but we'll see."
Golden State head coach Steve Kerr is prepared for the prospect of being without key man Curry.
Kerr said: "Yeah, there's a chance [Curry will miss out], He got a pretty good quad contusion and those generally get worse overnight. With a flight and everything, there's a chance he won't play tomorrow."
The Warriors remain top of the Western Conference on 29-8, a record the Phoenix Suns can also boast.