Stephen Curry gets injured and the Warriors face old ghosts again

Bad news for Golden State Warriors. Stephen Curry had to leave Wednesday's game against Houston Rockets after experiencing discomfort in his right abdomen during the first quarter. The guard tried to keep playing despite the pain but ultimately had to head to the locker room and was officially ruled out for the rest of the game. Without their main star, the Californians ended up losing 115-108.

The incident that raised concerns occurred with 7:22 minutes left in the first quarter. Curry came off a screen from Draymond Green and made a three-pointer from about 8.5 meters. However, right after the shot, he screamed in pain and gestured towards the bench, indicating that something was not right.

The player continued on the court for a few minutes, although he repeatedly touched his side and looked towards the medical team. After several possessions, Golden State called a timeout, and Curry had a brief conversation with Steve Kerr before heading to the locker room accompanied by Drew Yoder, one of the main members of the franchise's medical team.

An injury at the worst moment for the Warriors

Curry remained in the locker room during the final minutes of the first quarter while medical staff evaluated his discomfort. At the start of the second period, Golden State confirmed that the guard would not return to play due to a problem in his right abdomen.

His exit came when the Warriors were losing 19-10 and represented a significant setback for a team that had managed to change its dynamic radically after a tough start to the season.

Golden State had started the season with three consecutive losses but arrived at the game against Houston after stringing together eight straight victories. Much of that recovery had been led by Curry, who was posting extraordinary numbers.

The guard was averaging 30.6 points in just 28.6 minutes per game, becoming again the main offensive reference for the Warriors. His ability to lead the team had been crucial during the positive streak.

San Antonio Spurs, the next opponent of Golden State

The concern now lies in Curry's physical condition and his availability for the next game. Golden State will have to visit the San Antonio Spurs this Friday night, so the coaching staff and medical team have little time to assess the situation.

So far, no further details have been provided about the extent of the player's abdominal discomfort. The loss to Houston ends an eight-game winning streak and raises an even greater concern: the possibility that the Warriors will have to face their upcoming games without their star player.