Overview
- Stephen Curry exited the Warriors' game in Houston after grabbing his right side and was ruled out for the rest of the contest before an MRI confirmed an abdominal/oblique tear.
- The Warriors announced the MRI diagnosis and said Curry will be re-evaluated in two weeks, giving no firm return date and leaving his short-term status unclear.
- Curry's early departure and the injury coincided with a 115-108 loss to the Rockets that ended Golden State's eight-game winning streak.
- With multiple rotation players already unavailable, the team will lean more on rookies and young starters such as Yaxel Lendeborg and Brandin Podziemski to fill scoring and playmaking duties.
- Next steps to watch are the two-week medical reassessment, how the Warriors adjust their rotation for upcoming road games, and whether the injury requires more extended rest or treatment.