Stephen Curry dealt with injury concerns before returning to the bench and briefly taking the court for the Golden State Warriors during the NBA Play-In Tournament on Wednesday.
With 2:39 minutes remaining in the first quarter against the Los Angeles Clippers, Curry walked to the locker room with a towel over his head, causing concern among fans given his recent injury history.
The All-Star guard has faced long-term problems this season, including a runner’s knee problem that kept him out for more than two months.
However, the concern proved short-lived as moments later, Curry returned and was seen talking with teammates.
“Oh, don’t worry about me. I’m good,” Curry told an Amazon Prime sideline reporter on the way back.
Curry played just over eight minutes in the opening quarter and scored three points on 1 of 5 shooting before leaving briefly.
He later returned to action with 7:59 remaining in the second quarter, reducing the possibility of a more serious concussion.
His quick return will come as a relief for the Warriors, who are counting heavily on him to progress in the high-stakes tournament.
