Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr left fuming after Steph Curry collision and injury

By Amy Woodyatt, CNN

Updated 1125 GMT (1925 HKT) March 17, 2022

Marcus Smart reaches for the ball against Steph Curry during the first half of the game between the Warriors and the Celtics.

(CNN)Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr was left fuming after an on-court collision between superstar Steph Curry and Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart left the Warriors without Curry for the remainder of the game, which ended in a 110-88 win for the Celtics.

Curry injured his foot after Smart dived for the ball in the second half, crashing into the two-time MVP's leg and leading him to limp out of the game. Warriors coach Kerr, who was visibly upset after the incident, called it «dangerous play.»«I thought Marcus dove into Steph, and that's what I was upset about. A lot of respect for Marcus,» he said.«He's a hell of a player, a gamer, a competitor. I coached him in the World Cup a few summers ago. We talked after the game and we're good. But I thought it was a dangerous play,» he added.Read MoreCurry underwent an MRI after the game. Meanwhile, Smart said he was just going for the ball and hadn't seen Curry.«Me and Steve have a relationship from USA basketball, so he knows I'm never trying to hurt anybody. I hate to see any injury. I hope Steph's alright.»I didn't even see him, I just dove on the ball and tried to make a play. I'm really down right now about it.«Unfortunately, sometimes, injuries happen. I'm sure I'm going to get called dirty. That's their opinion,» he added.Kerr talks with Smart after Curry suffered his foot injury.Meanwhile, Warriors forward Moses Moody saw only nine minutes of play before leaving the first half with a shoulder injury. Jayson Tatum had 26 points and 12 rebounds and Jaylen Brown added 26 points —