Stephen Curry sprains left ankle in Warriors' loss

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Stephen Curry injured his left ankle late in the third quarter of Sunday's 112-104 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers, tried to return then exited again and left the court for the locker room.

Curry returned briefly at the 8:08 mark of the fourth quarter before exiting again 13 seconds later after turning the ankle — it appeared to roll outward — again during an offensive possession. It happened near the end of Golden State's bench and he limped into the tunnel that goes to the locker room.

The team said he was done for the night with a sprained left ankle and coach Steve Kerr said after the game that Curry would undergo an MRI exam Sunday night.

“He’s doing OK. He said it was, I think he used the word mild or moderate," Kerr said. “He’s obviously sprained the ankle many times before so he doesn’t think it’s too bad, but obviously it’s a concern.”

Curry was along the key being defended by Kris Dunn when he cut away from Dunn toward the baseline and reinjured the ankle. It was at the 2:43 mark of the third quarter when Curry initially hobbled to the bench at sat the remainder of the period.

The two-time MVP and NBA all-time 3-point leader finished with 18 points, six assists and four rebounds, shooting 6 for 11 with four 3-pointers.

The 36-year-old Curry is beginning his 16th NBA season and has dealt with regular ankle issues on both his right and left feet.

“You don’t replace Steph Curry but we do have a deep team, that’s what the numbers are for,” guard Moses Moody said.

Curry's teammates hope he isn't sidelined for long.

“Shake my head, hate to have it, especially with him,” guard Gary Payton II said. “We’ll be all right.”

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Golden State Warriors' Stephen Curry, center front, hobbles off the court after sustaining an injury to his left ankle in the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Clippers in San Francisco, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group via AP)

Golden State Warriors' Stephen Curry, center, yells after sustaining an injury to his left ankle in the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Clippers in San Francisco, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group via AP)

Golden State Warriors' Stephen Curry, center, holds his left ankle after sustaining an injury in the third quarter of an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Clippers in San Francisco, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group via AP)

Golden State Warriors' Stephen Curry (30) stretches his left ankle after sustaining an injury in the third quarter of an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Clippers in San Francisco, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group via AP)

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) dribbles during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Clippers in San Francisco, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024. (AP Photo/Nic Coury)

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) looks down the court during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Clippers in San Francisco, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024. (AP Photo/Nic Coury)

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) tries to block Los Angeles Clippers guard James Harden (1) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in San Francisco, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024. (AP Photo/Nic Coury)

LAS VEGAS (AP) — A'ja Wilson had 24 points and 10 rebounds to offset a career-high 29 points from Minnesota rookie Olivia Miles and the Las Vegas Aces beat the Lynx 100-97 on Saturday night to take the West lead in the Commissioner's Cup.

Wilson and Chelsea Gray each made two free throws shots in the final 20.5 seconds to help Las Vegas (10-3) win its sixth straight. The top team in the East will play the best in the West on June 30 for the Cup championship.

Minnesota (10-3) had won eight in a row. Miles had 12 points in the fourth quarter. The point guard drew a foul on Wilson and finished the three-point play to give the Lynx a 94-93 lead with 48 seconds left.

Kayla McBride fouled Jewell Loyd behind the arc and she made all three for a 96-94 lead.

Miles made her third 3-pointer for a 97-96 lead with 24.5 seconds left, but missed a 3 with a chance to tie with seven seconds to go. Courtney Williams then missed a 3 in the final second.

Lynx: Host Portland on Monday night.

Aces: At Dallas on Monday night.

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Minnesota Lynx guard Olivia Miles (5) drives against Las Vegas Aces guard Jackie Young (0) during the second half of a WNBA basketball game Saturday, June 13, 2026, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Las Vegas Aces center A'ja Wilson (22) shoots against Minnesota Lynx forward Natasha Howard (1) during the first half of a WNBA basketball game Saturday, June 13, 2026, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Minnesota Lynx guard Olivia Miles (5) drives against Las Vegas Aces guard Jackie Young (0) during the second half of a WNBA basketball game Saturday, June 13, 2026, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Las Vegas Aces forward Janiah Barker (2) reacts after a play against the Minnesota Lynx during the second half of a WNBA basketball game Saturday, June 13, 2026, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Las Vegas Aces center A'ja Wilson (22) celebrates after a play against the Minnesota Lynx during the second half of a WNBA basketball game Saturday, June 13, 2026, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)