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The incident occurred during the opening period as Curry attempted to navigate the floor. Despite appearing to be in visible discomfort, he attempted to play through the pain for several minutes, frequently checking in with the team's training staff. The severity of the issue became apparent with 7:22 remaining in the first quarter; after coming off a screen set by teammate Draymond Green, Curry successfully converted a 28-foot three-pointer but immediately signaled his distress toward the bench following the release.
Early exit disrupts Warriors' momentum
Following the made basket, the Warriors utilized a timeout to address the situation. After a brief consultation with head coach Steve Kerr, Curry headed to the locker room accompanied by team medical staff member Drew Yoder. He did not return to the court, and the team confirmed the diagnosis of right
At the time of his departure, the Warriors were trailing the Rockets 19-10. The loss of Curry is a significant blow for Golden State, which entered the matchup riding an eight-game winning streak following a difficult 0-3 start to the campaign. Curry has been the catalyst for this turnaround, entering the game with a scoring average of 30.6 points per contest while playing limited minutes.
The Warriors are scheduled to continue their road trip on Friday night with a game against the San Antonio Spurs. The team has not provided further details regarding the long-term status of the injury or his availability for the upcoming fixture.