The Golden State Warriors faced a difficult night as Stephen Curry left the court with a quad injury during a 104-100 loss to the Houston Rockets.
Coach Steve Kerr addressed the situation after the game, explaining how the team will adjust if Curry is sidelined.
“With 3:24 left in a tied game, Curry went down after contact with Amen Thompson,” Kerr said.
“I always just rely on the training staff to tell me whatever I need to know. I did see him limping.”
Curry was helped off the court and headed for an MRI that evening, marking another setback for the Warriors‘ star guard.
Curry had battled through most of the contest, scoring 14 points on 4-of-13 shooting, including just 2-of-9 from three-point range. He also contributed seven rebounds, five assists, and two blocks in 33 minutes, while committing seven turnovers, which helped Houston gain a 22-point advantage.
Kerr acknowledged the impact of Curry‘s injury on the team’s rotations.
“It obviously changes everything-our rotations, how we’re playing, who we’re playing through. When I heard it was a quad, I was actually kind of relieved, better than an ankle or knee. Hopefully he can recover quickly and be okay, but we have to hold down the fort,” he said.
Rockets capitalize as Warriors struggle
Golden State started the game strongly, racing to a 14-point lead and hitting five consecutive shots early, including four from beyond the arc. Draymond Green helped extend the lead to 12 at halftime.
However, Houston responded in the third quarter, outscoring the Warriors 27-17.
Despite missing key players such as Kevin Durant, Fred VanVleet, Tari Eason, and others, the Rockets showcased depth and resilience.
Reed Sheppard stood out with a career-high 31 points, nine rebounds, and five assists, while Houston dominated the offensive glass and converted turnovers into points.
Wednesday’s game was Golden State’s final group-stage matchup in the Emirates NBA Cup. With Memphis defeating New Orleans earlier, the Warriors were already eliminated from advancing to the knockout stage, shifting focus to the regular season.
Curry‘s absence leaves the Warriors with key adjustments ahead, but Kerr remains confident the team can manage while monitoring their star player’s recovery.
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