Stephen Curry left the court before six minutes had passed in the Golden State Warriors’ game against the Houston Rockets on Wednesday night, clutching his right side and unable to continue. The 38-year-old guard appeared in visible pain after an early collision with Rockets forward Alperen Sengun and did not return for the rest of the game.
Curry first showed signs of discomfort less than four minutes into the first quarter when he grabbed the right side of his abdomen following contact with Sengun. Moments later, after sinking a three-pointer, he grimaced sharply, turned abruptly, and shouted in frustration. The Warriors quickly called a timeout, and Curry headed to the locker room accompanied by the team’s director of medical services, Drew Yoder.
ESPN’s Anthony Slater later confirmed that Curry would not return due to right abdominal soreness. The injury was described as an apparent right hip issue initially, but further reports clarified the pain was centered in his abdomen. The Warriors did not provide a detailed update on the severity or expected recovery time following the incident.
The injury sparked concern among fans and observers, who flooded social media with reactions reflecting disbelief and worry. Some pointed to the aggressive nature of the Rockets’ defense, while others expressed hope that the injury would not keep Curry sidelined for long. Comments ranged from “Hoping this is nothing serious. The Warriors can’t afford to lose Steph Curry to another injury,” to “God f–king damn it, every time we play the Rockets.”
Ahead of this game, Curry was having a strong start to the season, averaging 30.6 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 4.3 assists per game while shooting 50.3% from the field and 45.7% on three-pointers. Just two games prior, after scoring 41 points, Curry had pledged to continue giving his all for the Warriors as long as he remained healthy.
Some fans unfairly directed blame toward Rockets rookie Amen Thompson, who was Curry’s primary defender during the game. This reaction followed pregame comments from Houston coach Ime Udoka, who said Thompson was the only player able to slow Curry down. However, video footage showed Thompson did not make contact with Curry’s abdomen on the play where the soreness seemed to worsen. The discomfort appeared to begin minutes earlier after the collision with Sengun.
The Warriors now face uncertainty regarding how long Curry might be sidelined. As the team’s leading scorer and offensive focal point, any extended absence would affect their chances in a competitive Western Conference. The organization’s immediate priority is to assess Curry’s condition and ensure he recovers fully before returning to action.
The Warriors ultimately fell to the Rockets in Houston, but the larger story remains Curry’s injury and how it will impact Golden State’s campaign this season. No official prognosis has been released, leaving the team and its supporters awaiting further medical updates.
According to Yahoo Sports.
