The Houston Rockets defeated the Golden State Warriors 115-108 on Wednesday night, snapping an eight-game winning streak for Golden State. The contest was overshadowed by an injury to Stephen Curry, who left the game early in the first quarter after experiencing right abdominal soreness.

What happened to Stephen Curry?

Curry played only six minutes before exiting the arena to undergo an MRI. After hitting a long three-pointer, the superstar yelled in pain and signaled to the bench. Warriors coach Steve Kerr noted that Curry had not felt this specific type of side pain before.

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Kerr expressed significant worry regarding the situation, stating, "Concern is high," while awaiting further medical results. This injury adds to a mounting list of absences for the Golden State roster, which is already missing several key players due to long-term injuries or departures.

How did the Rockets win?

The Rockets utilized a balanced offensive attack to pull away during the fourth quarter. Key performances included:

  • Kevin Durant: 20 points
  • Alperen Sengun: 19 points, 13 rebounds, and nine assists
  • Amen Thompson: 19 points and seven rebounds

Despite the loss, Golden State saw strong individual efforts from rookie Yaxel Lendeborg, who recorded 25 points and 10 rebounds, and Brandin Podziemski, who added 22 points.

Other NBA results

Several other major matchups took place across the league on Wednesday night:

  • The San Antonio Spurs reached 10 straight wins by defeating the Chicago Bulls 124-119.
  • The Los Angeles Lakers secured their seventh consecutive win with a 123-112 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks.
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers snapped a slump with a 115-107 win against the New York Knicks, led by James Harden's 32 points.

FAQ

What is the status of Stephen Curry's injury?

Curry was ruled out with right abdominal soreness and underwent an MRI to determine the extent of the issue.

Did the Warriors have a winning streak?

Yes, the Warriors had an eight-game winning streak that ended with this loss to Houston.