Curry exits Warriors' win with ankle injury, X-rays negative

[December 05, 2017]    (Reuters) - Stephen Curry suffered a right ankle injury in the closing stages of Golden State's win over New Orleans on Monday and left the arena on crutches, but later X-rays cleared him of any damage. Curry hurt the ankle when he lunged for a steal and turned the ankle awkwardly with just over a minute remaining in the game.

Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) drives past New Orleans Pelicans center Omer Asik (3) during the second quarter at the Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports

Curry finished with 31 points and 11 assists as the Warriors (19-6) rallied to a 125-115 victory.

(Writing by Jahmal Corner in Los Angeles)

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