Curry late scratch vs. Hornets due to illness

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - FEBRUARY 20: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors speaks with head coach Steve Kerr (L) and staff prior to their game against the Charlotte Hornets at Spectrum Center on February 20, 2021 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

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Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry was a late scratch for Saturday's game against the Charlotte Hornets due to illness, the team announced.

The Warriors said the two-time MVP's absence isn't related to COVID-19, according to Steve Reed of The Associated Press.

A team trainer escorted Curry off the court just moments before tipoff. Second-year guard Mychal Mulder started in the 32-year-old's place.

Steph Curry did not start tonight's game vs. the Hornets. pic.twitter.com/dlnm7vfb0u
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) February 21, 2021

Following Saturday's 102-100 loss, Warriors head coach Steve Kerr told reporters - including ESPN's Nick Friedell - that he was hopeful Curry would be back in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the New York Knicks.

The six-time All-Star was averaging 29.9 points, 6.2 assists, 5.4 boards, and 1.2 steals entering Saturday's contest in his hometown.