Stephen Curry Exits With Abdominal Soreness as Rockets Beat Warriors 115-108/ NEWSLOOKS/ WASHINGTON/ J. Mansour/ Stephen Curry left Wednesday’s game against Houston with right abdominal soreness and did not return. Warriors coach Steve Kerr said Curry underwent an MRI, but the team had not received the results. Houston won 115-108, ending Golden State’s eight-game winning streak.
Quick Look
- Early exit: Curry left during the first quarter after making his only basket, a 3-pointer.
- Reported symptoms: He held his right side and appeared to be in pain while leaving the court.
- MRI pending: Curry left the arena during the second half for imaging.
- Kerr’s concern: The coach said “concern is high” but did not know the injury’s extent.
- Final score: Houston defeated Golden State 115-108.
- Streak snapped: The Warriors had won eight straight after an 0-3 start.
- Scoring leader: Curry entered the game averaging 30.6 points, second in the NBA.
Deep Look
Curry Leaves Game After First-Quarter 3-Pointer
HOUSTON — Stephen Curry exited Golden State’s game against the Houston Rockets on Wednesday night with right abdominal soreness, leaving the Warriors awaiting further information about their leading scorer.
Curry made a 3-pointer with approximately 7½ minutes remaining in the first quarter, then grabbed his right side and winced while moving back down the court.
He immediately approached coach Steve Kerr before heading to the locker room. Curry appeared uncomfortable, walking gingerly while holding his side, and did not return.
Kerr Says Injury’s Extent Remains Unknown
“He said he tweaked something in his abdominal area and said he’s never done it before,” Kerr said.
Curry left the arena during the second half to undergo an MRI. Kerr said the team had not yet received information from the imaging.
Asked how concerned he was, the coach acknowledged the uncertainty.
“I mean, concern is high, but I have no idea the extent of the injury,” he said.
No recovery timetable was provided.
Rockets End Warriors’ Winning Run
Houston defeated Golden State 115-108, snapping the Warriors’ eight-game winning streak.
The streak had followed an 0-3 start, with Curry leading Golden State in scoring in six of those eight victories.
The 38-year-old, a two-time MVP and 12-time All-Star, entered Wednesday ranked second in the league at 30.6 points per game. His first-quarter 3-pointer was his only basket against Houston.
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