Sixers' Seth Curry is Questionable vs. Nets on Thursday

Sixers guard Seth Curry could miss Thursday's game against the Brooklyn Nets on Thursday.

Justin Grasso | Jan 7, 2021

The Philadelphia 76ers might have to take on the Brooklyn Nets while their starting lineup is shorthanded on Thursday. According to the team's injury report, Sixers veteran guard Seth Curry is listed as questionable due to ankle soreness.

Less than 24 hours ago, Curry and the 76ers competed against the Washington Wizards at the Wells Fargo Center for the second time this season. From the jump, Curry was a major factor in the Sixers' victory over Washington as he went 5-for-6 from the field, knocking down all five of his three-point attempts for 15 first-quarter points.

While Curry's hot start slowed down a bit as the game progressed, he was still a key factor in the Sixers' victory as he finished the night with 28 points, three assists, and five rebounds as Philly advanced to 7-1 with a 141-136 win over the Wizards.

Now, Philly will have a quick turnaround as they're scheduled to take on the Brooklyn Nets for the first time this season on Thursday night. Typically, Curry starts at shooting guard for the 76ers, but with him out potentially, Sixers head coach Doc Rivers might have to shake up his already shorthanded rotation.

Playing without Curry could be a significant hit to the red-hot Sixers. While the team is playing phenomenally as a whole, Curry has been a key component to their success so far. Through eight games, Curry has seen the floor for an average of 30 minutes-per-game. He's put up a career-high of 17 points-per-game during that time while draining nearly 60-percent of his three-point shots.

Curry's minor setback isn't guaranteed to keep him off the court on Thursday, but with another tough game approaching on Saturday, it shouldn't come as a shock if the Sixers decide to play it safe with Curry and sit him as they're still early on in the season.

Justin Grasso covers the Philadelphia 76ers for Sports Illustrated. You can follow him on Twitter: @JGrasso_

Published Jan 7, 2021

JUSTIN GRASSO

Title: Credentialed writer/reporter covering the Philadelphia 76ers for Sports Illustrated’s FanNation Email: JustinGrasso32@Gmail.com Location: Philadelphia, PA Expertise: Reporting, insight, and analysis on the Sixers and the NBA Justin Grasso is a credentialed writer and publisher covering the Philadelphia 76ers for Sports Illustrated’s FanNation. Grasso got his start in sports media in 2016 with FantasyPros, working the news desk, providing game-by-game player analysis and updates on the Portland Trail Blazers and the Golden State Warriors. By 2017, he joined FanSided’s Philadelphia Eagles site as a staff writer. After spending one season covering the Eagles as a staff writer, Grasso was promoted to become the site’s Co-Editor. For the next two NFL seasons, he covered the Eagles closely before broadening his NFL coverage. For a brief stint, Grasso covered the NFL on a national basis after joining Heavy.com as an NFL news desk writer. In 2019, Grasso joined the 76ers' beat on a part-time basis, stepping into a role with South Jersey’s 97.3 ESPN. Ahead of the 2019-2020 NBA season, he concluded a three-year stint covering the Eagles and joined the Sixers beat full-time. Grasso has covered the 76ers exclusively since then for Sports Illustrated. He is a member of the Pro Basketball Writer’s Association. Twitter: @JGrasso_ Instagram: @JGrassoNBA