Stephen Curry MRI After Abdominal Injury
A Stephen Curry MRI will determine the severity of the abdominal injury the Golden State Warriors star suffered in the 115-108 defeat to the Houston Rockets on Wednesday, with head coach Steve Kerr saying concern is high.
Geo Super reported that Curry left the game with discomfort in his right abdomen and oblique, and the scan will determine the severity of the injury. The Warriors have not yet announced the results.
How the Stephen Curry MRI came about
Curry first grabbed at his right side during the opening quarter at the Toyota Center in Houston, but he tried to play through the pain. With 7:22 remaining in the period, he scored a 28-foot three-pointer before immediately signalling towards the bench.
He left the game after a timeout and underwent medical checks in the locker room. The Warriors officially ruled him out early in the second quarter with right abdominal soreness.
Kerr admitted the team were concerned about the injury, which Curry said was unlike anything he had experienced before.
“Concern is high,” Kerr said. “But I have no idea the extent.”
Curry spoke to his team-mates at half-time before leaving for the MRI scan, encouraging them to remain focused and assuring them he would recover from the latest setback.
The defeat that ended the winning run
Curry’s absence proved costly. Golden State suffered their first defeat after an eight-game winning streak, losing 115-108 to Houston. Curry had been central to that run, averaging 30.6 points in 28.6 minutes per game.
The Warriors are already short-handed. They are without Jimmy Butler III and Moses Moody, while Kristaps Porzingis has stepped away from the team. Porzingis has been sidelined indefinitely over a health issue, which has left Golden State thin in the front court as well.
Draymond Green, however, believes the team are better prepared to cope without Curry than they were last season. The Warriors will next face the San Antonio Spurs on Friday, and the MRI result will decide whether Curry can play any part in that game.
What an abdominal injury means for a shooter
An abdominal or oblique injury is a particular worry for a player like Curry, whose game depends on twisting, turning and shooting off balance. The oblique muscles drive rotation in the trunk, and any strain there can affect shooting range, passing and the ability to create space off the dribble.
Teams usually treat such injuries with caution, since returning too early risks turning a short absence into a long one. The MRI will show whether the damage is a minor strain or something that needs weeks of rest.
Injuries to star guards have already shaped the early weeks of the NBA season. Minnesota’s Anthony Edwards needed knee surgery that will keep him out for two months, a reminder of how quickly a contender’s plans can change when a leading scorer goes down.
Why it matters
The Warriors have built their season around Curry’s scoring and gravity, which bends defences and opens space for team-mates. An extended absence would test a roster that is already missing Butler and Moody, and it would put more pressure on the supporting cast to produce points.
Golden State’s depth will be tested against San Antonio on Friday. If the MRI brings good news, Curry could return quickly. If it shows a strain that needs rest, the Warriors will have to manage without their best player while the Western Conference race takes shape.
The wider NBA picture also matters for fans in Pakistan, where basketball’s following keeps growing. The women’s game has produced new stars too, with Stephanie Okechukwu making her debut as the tallest player in the women’s game, and Walker Kessler has returned for the Lakers after his pre-season injury.
Frequently asked questions
What injury did Stephen Curry suffer?
Curry suffered discomfort in his right abdomen and oblique during the first quarter against the Houston Rockets. He underwent an MRI scan to determine the severity of the injury.
How did the injury happen?
Curry first grabbed his right side in the opening quarter. He hit a 28-foot three-pointer with 7:22 left in the period, then signalled to the bench and left the game. He was ruled out early in the second quarter.
When do the Warriors play next?
Golden State face the San Antonio Spurs on Friday. Whether Curry plays will depend on the MRI result.
