Golden State Warriors officials confirmed Thursday that star guard Stephen Curry sustained a tear in his right oblique during the team’s recent matchup. Coach Steve Kerr said he has a “high” level of concern for Curry’s health and emphasized that the player will be reevaluated in two weeks.
Injury details
During the first quarter, Curry made a three‑point shot – his only basket of the game – with about seven and a half minutes remaining. Immediately after the shot, he placed his hand on his right side, winced, and backpedaled before heading to the locker room. Observers noted that he walked gingerly, holding his right side as he exited the court.
Team medical staff diagnosed a tear in Curry’s oblique muscle, a soft‑tissue injury that typically requires several weeks of rest and rehabilitation. The Warriors announced that Curry will undergo a two‑week observation period before any further decision is made about his return to action.
Impact on the Warriors
Curry’s absence is felt keenly by the franchise. Last season, the Warriors went 13‑26 in the 39 games he missed due to a knee injury, underscoring his importance to the team’s success. Despite being in his 38th season, Curry continues to perform at an elite level, averaging 30.6 points per game – the second‑best scoring average in the NBA – and shooting 45.7% from three‑point range, a career high.
Golden State entered Wednesday’s game against the Houston Rockets on an eight‑game winning streak. Rookie Yaxel Lendeborg stepped up with 25 points and 10 rebounds, but the Rockets ultimately prevailed 115‑108. Houston built a nine‑point lead early in the fourth quarter, and although the Warriors trimmed the margin with three‑pointers from Georges Niang and De’Anthony Melton, the Rockets responded with a series of scores, including an alley‑oop dunk by Jae’Sean Tate and consecutive threes from Reed Sheppard.
The Warriors attempted a comeback, highlighted by a six‑zero run and a four‑point play by Brandin Podziemski, but Houston’s back‑to‑back three‑pointers from Sheppard and Fred VanVleet kept the lead secure.
Coach Kerr’s response
Coach Kerr praised Curry’s professionalism and expressed confidence that the veteran will recover fully. “Stephen is a fighter,” Kerr said. “We’ll give him the time he needs and bring him back when he’s ready to contribute at the level we all expect.”
The team will monitor Curry’s progress closely, with the medical staff providing updates as the two‑week evaluation period concludes.
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