Golden State Warriors suffered a major setback on Wednesday night as superstar Stephen Curry was forced to leave their NBA clash against the Houston Rockets with right abdominal soreness, raising concerns over his availability for upcoming games.
The 38-year-old guard exited during the opening quarter and did not return as Houston secured a 115-108 victory, bringing Golden State’s impressive eight-game winning streak to an end.
Curry appeared to suffer the injury shortly after making a three-pointer with approximately seven and a half minutes remaining in the first quarter. As he moved back towards the defensive end, the Warriors star grabbed his right side and visibly grimaced in discomfort.
He immediately approached head coach Steve Kerr before making his way to the locker room. Curry appeared to be struggling with pain as he walked slowly off the court while holding his side.
The three-pointer proved to be his only basket of the contest.
Speaking after the game, Kerr revealed that Curry had experienced an unfamiliar problem in his abdominal region.
“He said he tweaked something in his abdominal area and said he’s never done it before,” Kerr said.
The Warriors coach also confirmed that Curry had left the arena during the second half to undergo an MRI scan. However, the team was still awaiting the results, leaving the severity of the injury uncertain.
Asked about his concerns regarding the condition of Golden State’s most influential player, Kerr acknowledged the seriousness of the situation.
“I mean, concern is high, but I have no idea the extent of the injury,” he said.
Curry’s unexpected departure came at a particularly difficult moment for the Warriors, who had recovered strongly from a disappointing start to the season.
After losing their opening three games, Golden State responded with eight consecutive victories, establishing significant momentum before Wednesday’s defeat in Houston.
The two-time NBA Most Valuable Player and 12-time All-Star has been central to that turnaround.
Entering the Rockets encounter, Curry was averaging 30.6 points per game, placing him second among the league’s leading scorers.
He had also finished as Golden State’s highest scorer in six of its previous eight victories, highlighting his importance to the team’s offensive performances.
The Warriors now face uncertainty surrounding their star guard as they await further medical information.
With Curry playing such a crucial role in Golden State’s recent resurgence, the outcome of his MRI examination could have significant implications for the team’s immediate plans.
For now, the Warriors will be hoping the abdominal problem is not serious enough to keep their leading scorer sidelined for an extended period.
