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Curry’s discomfort became apparent early in the first quarter. Despite the pain, he attempted to remain in the game, even hitting a 28-foot three-pointer with 7:22 remaining in the period. Immediately following the shot, he was visibly in distress and signaled to the bench. He officially left the game with 6:25 left in the opening quarter and did not return. Head coach
Impact on the Warriors Roster and Upcoming Schedule
The loss of Curry comes at a difficult time for a Warriors squad already managing several absences. The team is currently without starting wings Jimmy Butler III and Moses Moody, who are both rehabilitating long-term knee injuries. Additionally, backup guard Brandon Williams is expected to miss at least one week with a strained hamstring, and projected starting center Kristaps Porzingis has stepped away from the team entirely.
Curry is set to miss at least the next seven games, a stretch that includes matchups against the San Antonio Spurs, New Orleans Pelicans, Dallas Mavericks, Memphis Grizzlies, Boston Celtics, Sacramento Kings, and Portland Trail Blazers. The Warriors, who saw an eight-game winning streak snapped in the loss to Houston, will look to rely on their depth to navigate this period. Draymond Green expressed confidence in the team's current identity, noting that the group is more settled than it was last season when Curry missed significant time.
Prior to his departure on Wednesday, Curry had been a central figure in the Warriors' success, averaging 27.8 points, 3.9 assists, and 3.7 rebounds per game this season. Before leaving the arena for his medical evaluation, he addressed his teammates, encouraging them to remain focused on their objectives. The team will now look to maintain their competitive edge while awaiting his re-evaluation in two weeks.