Stephen Curry suffers oblique abdominal tear, will be re-evaluated in two weeks
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Key Points:
- Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry suffered an oblique abdominal tear early in Wednesday’s game against the Houston Rockets and will miss at least two weeks, sidelining him for a minimum of seven games.
- Curry's injury occurred after hitting a three-pointer, causing him visible pain and forcing him out of the game; an MRI confirmed the tear, with a typical recovery timeline of 2-3 weeks for similar NBA injuries.
- The Warriors, currently on an eight-game winning streak and sixth in the Western Conference, face a challenging period without Curry, especially given other key absences like Jimmy Butler, Moses Moody, and Kristaps Porzingis.
- Rookie Yaxel Lendeborg and Brandin Podziemski are expected to take on increased scoring responsibilities, while De’Anthony Melton is likely to start in Curry’s place to help maintain the team’s competitive edge.
- Despite the setback, the Warriors remain contenders in the Western Conference but will need to sustain their performance until Curry’s anticipated return in early December.
