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SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The Golden State Warriors will be without Stephen Curry for at least two weeks due to a torn oblique muscle, the team announced Thursday. The injury strikes as the NBA's all-time leader in 3-pointers is enjoying one of the finest seasons of his 18-year career.
Curry, 38, will undergo re-evaluation in two weeks for the abdominal tear. An MRI exam confirmed the injury, which can require an extended recovery period. Head coach Steve Kerr described the team's concern level as high.
The injury occurred early in Golden State's loss to the Houston Rockets on Wednesday night, which snapped an eight-game winning streak. Curry was visibly uncomfortable, clutching his right side above the hip before leaving the game.
The two-week timeline means Curry will miss at least six games, beginning with Friday's matchup at San Antonio. Through 10 games this season, he is averaging 27.8 points per contest, though that figure took a hit after he scored just three points in 5½ minutes on Wednesday.
Curry is shooting 45.7% from 3-point range this season; if maintained, that would be the highest percentage of his career. The Warriors have started the season 8-4 but are 1-2 in games where Curry either does not play or exits early due to injury.
Key Analysis
Curry's absence poses a significant challenge for Golden State, as the team has struggled without him on the floor. His elite shooting and scoring have been pivotal to the Warriors' strong start, and the upcoming stretch without him will test the team's depth and resilience. With re-evaluation set for two weeks, the Warriors will need to rely on their supporting cast to maintain their position in the competitive Western Conference.
Originally reported by mysa.