Stephen Curry suffered an abdominal injury during the Golden State Warriors’ 115-108 loss to the Houston Rockets, raising concerns about his availability for upcoming games.
The point guard exited the contest in the first quarter and did not return, later departing the arena to undergo an MRI to determine the extent of the injury.
The physical discomfort began early in the game as Curry was observed clutching his right side. Despite the pain, he remained on the floor until 7:22 remaining in the first quarter, when he maneuvered off a screen set by Draymond Green to hit a long-range three-pointer. Following the shot, Curry signaled to the bench in visible distress.
The Warriors immediately called a timeout, and after a brief conversation with head coach Steve Kerr, Curry walked to the locker room accompanied by team medical personnel. The team officially ruled him out for the remainder of the game shortly after the start of the second quarter, citing an abdominal issue.
During the game, Curry had been involved in a physical play with Houston’s Alperen Sengun, who grabbed and rotated the player’s arm, though it remains unconfirmed if this contact caused the abdominal injury, according to reports from Dunkest.
While the team awaits the results of medical imaging, the mood surrounding the franchise has shifted. “We are very worried, but at the moment I have no idea how serious it is,” Steve Kerr said in the post-game press conference.
Before leaving the arena for his medical evaluation, Curry spoke with his teammates during the halftime break. He encouraged the roster to maintain their focus on the ongoing game and provided reassurance regarding his condition, as noted by Dunkest.
The injury occurs as the Warriors contend with a thinning rotation. The team is already managing the absences of Jimmy Butler and Moses Moody, who are recovering from long-term knee injuries. Kristaps Porzingis is currently away from the team, and Brandon Williams is sidelined for at least one week with a muscle issue.
Draymond Green expressed confidence in the team’s collective resilience despite the potential loss of their leader. “The spirit of this team is better. We know better who we are and what makes us a good team,” Green said. “I believe this puts us in a better position to win even without him compared to last year.”
Green pointed to the development of other players as a stabilizing factor. “We have Lendeborg, a player you can give the ball to and who knows how to create an advantage. Also, Podziemski is playing much better,” Green said.
Prior to this injury, Curry had been performing at a high level, averaging 30.6 points in 28.6 minutes per game during the Warriors’ recent eight-game winning streak. The team is scheduled to provide further updates on Curry’s status following the review of his MRI results.
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