What happened: The Golden State Warriors announced Stephen Curry will miss at least the next two games due to right knee patellofemoral pain syndrome and bone bruising, having already sat out 20 games since Jan. 30. Curry has intensified individual workouts and will soon progress to live practices and team sessions. He will be re-evaluated after the team's road trip when they return home next week for a firm return timetable.

Why it matters: As a perennial MVP candidate and the Warriors' offensive engine, Curry's absence has seen Golden State go 4-6 in an earlier stretch without him, highlighting their reliance on the 37-year-old star. With the regular season winding down, this delays any playoff momentum and impacts prop bets and spreads, as seen in recent line movements favoring opponents. Historically, Curry's knee issues have been unpredictable, prolonging recovery.

What to watch: Monitor Warriors' re-evaluation on or after March 25 for Curry's potential late-March return. Watch impact on road games and home stand vs. Brooklyn.