Stephen Curry Exits Early With Abdominal Injury as Warriors' Win Streak Ends in Houston
Stephen Curry left the Golden State Warriors' game against the Houston Rockets after less than six minutes on Wednesday night, November 11, grabbing at his right side before heading to the locker room with an abdominal injury — and head coach Steve Kerr said the team is worried.
What We Know So Far
Short answer: Curry, 38, exited with 6:25 left in the first quarter with right abdominal soreness after making a three-pointer, and was ruled out early in the second quarter. He left the arena during the second half for an MRI, and the Warriors had not announced results or a timeline as of Thursday morning. The Rockets won 115-108, ending Golden State's eight-game winning streak.
How the Injury Happened
Curry played less than six minutes before grabbing at his side and leaving the game with Golden State trailing 19-10. He headed to the locker room with Warriors medical staff member Drew Yoder and was officially ruled out early in the second quarter. It was his only basket of the night — three points on 1-for-3 shooting.
After the game, Kerr told reporters Curry had left the arena during the second half to get an MRI and that the team did not yet know how serious the injury was. "He said he tweaked something in his abdominal area and he's never done it before," Kerr said, according to the Houston Chronicle. "Concern is high, but I have no idea the extent of the injury."
Curry spoke to his teammates at halftime before leaving, guard Will Richard said. "He made sure everybody knew he was OK," Richard said. Entering Wednesday, Curry was averaging 30.6 points, 4.3 assists and 4.1 rebounds in nine games this season, his 18th in the NBA, having guided the Warriors to an eight-game winning streak after a 0-3 start. Including the three-point night in Houston, his season average now stands at 27.8 points per game.
The Game Without Him
Without their superstar, the Warriors could not keep up down the stretch. Rookie Yaxel Lendeborg led Golden State with 25 points and 10 rebounds, and Brandin Podziemski added 22, but the Rockets built a 15-point lead in the first quarter and held on for the 115-108 win. The loss dropped the Warriors to 8-4, sixth in the Western Conference.
How Long Could Curry Be Out?
No official timeline exists until the MRI results are known. Sports physician Dr. Brian Sutterer said in a video analysis that the injury is most likely a true abdominal strain, possibly involving the right external oblique, rather than minor soreness. He noted that NBA players with abdominal strains average about two weeks of recovery, but a higher-grade oblique tear could mean four to six weeks out.
That is a doctor's outside opinion, not a diagnosis — the Warriors have said nothing beyond Kerr's postgame update. The team has Thursday off before meeting Victor Wembanyama and the defending Western Conference champion San Antonio Spurs on Friday, the second game of a five-game road trip with four games in seven nights.
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What Comes Next
Everything now depends on the MRI. If the scan shows a minor strain, Curry could miss only a handful of games; a tear would sideline the two-time MVP for weeks and test a Warriors team that has just found its rhythm after a rough 0-3 start. Golden State visits San Antonio on Friday, and Kirk Cousins is expected to make his return start for the Vikings at Green Bay on Sunday in the weekend's other big comeback story. For the latest on Curry's MRI results and the biggest sports stories of the week, follow our latest updates here.
Why This Matters
Curry is the engine of the Warriors — at 38, in his 18th season, he was averaging 30.6 points a night and had just dragged Golden State from 0-3 to an eight-game winning streak. An abdominal injury he has "never done before," in his own words, is the kind of problem that can linger, and with four road games in seven nights ahead, the next MRI update will shape the Warriors' season.
Frequently Asked Questions
What injury did Stephen Curry suffer?
Right abdominal soreness. Curry grabbed at his right side after making a three-pointer in the first quarter against the Houston Rockets on Wednesday, November 11, and left the game after less than six minutes.
Has Curry had an MRI?
Yes. Coach Steve Kerr said Curry left the arena during the second half to get an MRI. The results had not been announced as of Thursday morning, November 12.
How long will Stephen Curry be out?
There is no official timeline yet. Sports physician Dr. Brian Sutterer said abdominal strains average about two weeks of recovery for NBA players, but a higher-grade oblique tear could mean four to six weeks. That is an outside opinion, not a diagnosis.
What did Steve Kerr say about the injury?
"Concern is high, but I have no idea the extent of the injury," Kerr said after the game. He added that Curry told him he had tweaked something in his abdominal area and had never felt it before.
What happened in the game?
The Rockets beat the Warriors 115-108 in Houston, ending Golden State's eight-game winning streak. Rookie Yaxel Lendeborg led the Warriors with 25 points and 10 rebounds in Curry's absence.
When do the Warriors play next?
Golden State visits Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs on Friday, November 13, the second game of a five-game road trip.
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