Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry exited a game against the Houston Rockets in the first quarter on Wednesday due to right abdominal soreness and did not return. Warriors coach Steve Kerr said that concern is high regarding the injury, and Curry left the arena to undergo an MRI.
Curry sustained the injury after making a 3-pointer with about 7 and a half minutes left in the opening period. As he backpedaled down the court following the shot, he winced, placed his hand on his right side, and immediately headed toward the team bench before walking back to the locker room looking visibly in discomfort, NBA.com reported.
“Concern is high,” Warriors coach Steve Kerr concedes, saying that Stephen Curry described it as an abdominal injury he has never previously suffered. https://t.co/ZPwCYPOc2k
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Uncertainty Surrounding the MRI Results
Curry told Kerr that he tweaked something in his abdominal area and described an unfamiliar sensation, noting it was something he had never experienced before, Ahn Fire Digital reported. The team sent their veteran guard out of the arena during the second half to undergo an imaging evaluation.
“He said he tweaked something in his abdominal area and said he’s never done it before,” Kerr said.
When asked about his level of worry regarding the injury, the Warriors coach did not mince words. “I mean, concern is high, but I have no idea the extent of the injury,” Kerr said.
Despite the anxiety surrounding the test results, a more upbeat sentiment surfaced internally before Curry left the building. Will Richard told his teammates at halftime that Curry expected to be fine, Anthony Slater reported, though that message did not serve as an official medical clearance.
Rockets Snap Warriors' Eight-Game Winning Streak
The sudden exit of the star guard coincided with a rough night for the visitors in Texas. The Houston Rockets defeated the Warriors 115-108, snapping an eight-game winning streak that had put Golden State back on track following an 0-3 start to the campaign.
Entering the matchup, the 38-year-old Curry sat second in the NBA in scoring, averaging 30.6 points per game. He had led the Warriors in scoring during six of their eight recent victories.
Steph Curry left the arena in the second half for an MRI, per Kerr. Curry told him it was a tweak in abdomen/side and something he hadn’t felt before. Said there was a high level of concern until they get test results back. pic.twitter.com/SYwin7wY1R
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| Game Context | Details |
|---|---|
| Opponent | Houston Rockets |
| Final Score | 115-108 (Houston win) |
| Streak Impact | Ended Golden State’s eight-game winning streak |
| Curry’s Stats | 3 points (one 3-pointer) in first quarter |
The Golden State lineup on Wednesday featured Curry alongside Brandin Podziemski, Yaxel Lendeborg, Draymond Green, and Al Horford. The team opened a five-game road trip with the loss in Houston and must travel next to face San Antonio on Friday for an NBA Cup game.
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Will Richard said Steph Curry talked to his Warriors teammates at halftime and assured them he’d be good before heading for MRI in second half.
