With one of the most costly, playoff-altering slips that could occur in the NBA, Stephen Curry fell to the ground, twisting his knee at a painfully awkward angle to cause a Grade 1 MCL sprain. In the moment of those worrying Monday MRI results, the Golden State Warriors’ certain second-round destiny was reversed. At least, they were reversed until the Los Angeles Clippers lost their own point guard and best player just hours later as Chris Paul broke a bone in his right hand, causing a distressful finish to Game 4 against the Portland Trail Blazers.
Clippers’ injuries save Warriors’ championship chances
