Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry faces a spell on the sidelines after suffering an oblique abdominal strain during Wednesday night’s 115-108 defeat against the Houston Rockets.
The Warriors confirmed that the 38-year-old guard will be re-evaluated in two weeks, dealing a significant blow to a team that had been enjoying an impressive run of form.
Curry’s injury occurred midway through the first quarter, shortly after he connected on a three-pointer with approximately seven and a half minutes remaining.
The shot turned out to be his only basket of the contest, as the two-time NBA Most Valuable Player immediately showed signs of discomfort.
While moving back on defence, Curry grabbed the right side of his abdomen and appeared to wince in pain.
He quickly approached Warriors head coach Steve Kerr before making his way towards the locker room. The veteran guard walked cautiously while holding his side and did not return to the game.
Kerr later revealed that Curry had experienced an unfamiliar physical problem.
“He said he tweaked something in his abdominal area and said he’s never done it before,” Kerr said.
Speaking after the game, before the results of medical imaging were available, Kerr admitted that the situation was worrying.
“Concern is high,” the Warriors coach acknowledged.
Further medical examinations subsequently confirmed an oblique abdominal strain, with Golden State announcing that Curry would undergo another evaluation in two weeks.
His absence comes at a particularly difficult moment for the Warriors, whose eight-game winning streak was brought to an end by Houston.
Golden State had recovered strongly from a disappointing 0-3 start to the season, winning eight consecutive games before Wednesday’s setback.
Curry had been central to that turnaround, leading the Warriors in scoring in six of those eight victories.
The 12-time NBA All-Star entered the matchup averaging an outstanding 30.6 points per game, placing him second among the league’s leading scorers.
His consistent offensive production had played a crucial role in Golden State’s resurgence, making his injury a major concern for the team’s immediate prospects.
The Warriors must now find ways to maintain their momentum without their most influential attacking player.
While the two-week evaluation timeline provides an indication of when Curry’s condition will next be assessed, it does not confirm when he will return to competitive action.
Golden State will be hoping for a positive medical update as it attempts to remain competitive during its star guard’s absence.
