Stephen Curry Sidelined at Least Two Weeks With Oblique Abdominal Tear

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry will be reevaluated in two weeks after suffering an oblique abdominal tear during Wednesday's loss to Houston.

Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry will miss at least two weeks after an MRI confirmed an oblique abdominal tear, according to a Thursday announcement. Curry exited Wednesday’s seven-point loss to the Houston Rockets with 6:25 remaining in the first quarter, an outcome that snapped a Golden State eight-game winning streak. The injury occurred shortly after Curry made a 28-foot 3-pointer with 7:22 left in the opening period, at which point he signaled to the bench and yelled in pain.

Prior to his exit, the Warriors trailed 19-10. The 38-year-old guard has averaged 27.8 points, 3.9 assists, and 3.7 rebounds in 26.3 minutes per game this season. Coach Steve Kerr noted that Curry described the tweak as an injury he had not previously experienced. The team is scheduled to play seven games during this initial two-week recovery window, facing the Spurs, Pelicans, Mavericks, Grizzlies, Celtics, Kings, and Trail Blazers.

Golden State currently holds a 1-1 record without Curry this season, a contrast to the 13-26 record they posted during his 39-game absence last year. The roster is already missing several key contributors; wings Jimmy Butler III and Moses Moody are rehabbing long-term knee injuries, while backup guard Brandon Williams is expected to miss a week with a strained hamstring. Additionally, center Kristaps Porzingis has stepped away from the sport entirely.