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Curry Exits With Abdominal Injury, Ruled Out vs Rockets
Stephen Curry left Wednesday's game at Houston in the first quarter with right abdominal soreness. The Warriors lost 115-108, ending an eight-game winning streak.
- 30.6 points per game ranked Curry second in the NBA entering Wednesday.
- 28.6 minutes per game is Curry's average under a tight minutes limit.
- 3 points in under six minutes before he exited.
- Curry grabbed his right side after a made 3-pointer, then left.
Why it matters: Golden State started 0-3, then won eight straight with Curry leading the offense. Kerr said Curry told him he had never felt this injury before.
- Jimmy Butler and Moses Moody remain out after knee surgeries.
- Brandon Williams, Gary Payton II and Kristaps Porzingis also missed Wednesday.
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Center coverage, 4 sources: The center focuses on the injury designation and whether a depleted roster can compete without Curry.
USA Today7hWhat does Steph Curry injury mean for Warriors? Can they weather the storm?Heavy55mWarriors Guard Gives Blunt Injury Update After MRIESPN9hWarriors' Curry injures abdomen vs. Rockets, ruled outWPXI Pittsburgh9hWarriors’ Stephen Curry exits early with abdominal soreness, ruled out vs Rockets
Left coverage, 1 sources: The left sees a cautionary moment for a team that built Curry's season around careful conditioning and preserving his body.
Right coverage, 1 sources: The right emphasizes Kerr's stated high concern and Curry's injury history after missing games last season.
What’s next: The Warriors were awaiting Curry's MRI results, and no return timetable has been announced.
- Golden State faces the Spurs on Friday, Nov. 13.
- Is the injury a strain or a muscle tear?
- How long will Curry be out?
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