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Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry was forced to leave Wednesday night's matchup against the Houston Rockets in the first quarter because of right abdominal soreness. The team later ruled him out for the remainder of the game. The Rockets secured a 115-108 victory.
Curry connected on a 3-pointer with approximately seven minutes remaining in the opening period. As he backpedaled after the shot, he placed his hand on his right side and grimaced. He then immediately approached head coach Steve Kerr and went straight to the locker room. Curry appeared to be in pain, walking gingerly while holding his right side as he left the court.
Despite the injury, Curry has been a key contributor for the Warriors, leading the team in scoring in six of the last eight games. During that stretch, Golden State has won eight consecutive games after starting the season 0-3. The two-time MVP and 12-time All-Star entered Wednesday's contest ranked second in the NBA with an average of 30.6 points per game this season.
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Curry's early exit raises concerns about his availability moving forward, especially given his importance to the Warriors' recent surge. The team will likely monitor his condition closely, as his scoring and leadership have been instrumental in their turnaround. The Rockets, meanwhile, capitalized on his absence to secure the win.
Originally reported by houstonchronicle.