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The Golden State Warriors are confronting a major obstacle following an injury to Stephen Curry during Wednesday's defeat against the Houston Rockets. Initial reports from Tim Kawakami of The San Francisco Standard indicated Curry might miss three or four games, which would have covered the remainder of the team's current road trip. However, the latest medical assessment has revealed a more severe issue.
Curry has been diagnosed with an oblique abdominal tear and is scheduled for re-evaluation in two weeks, according to ESPN's NBA insider Shams Charania. This injury is more serious than the initial concern over abdominal soreness, and the timeline suggests an extended absence for the star guard.
In the game against Houston, Curry exited in the first quarter after making a three-pointer and feeling discomfort in his right side. He had contributed just three points in six minutes before leaving the court.
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The two-week re-evaluation period casts serious doubt on Curry's availability for Golden State's next six games. The Warriors are set to face the San Antonio Spurs, New Orleans Pelicans, Dallas Mavericks, and Memphis Grizzlies on the road before returning home to play the Boston Celtics and Sacramento Kings. If Curry's recovery progresses well, a potential return could come when the Warriors visit the Portland Trail Blazers on November 27, though that remains a target rather than a confirmed date.
Golden State will need to manage this stretch without its leading scorer, who was averaging 27.8 points per game before the injury. The team must now adapt to an extended absence of their superstar.
Originally reported by yahoo.