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Steph Curry Exits Warriors Vs. Rockets Game In 1st Quarter, Will Not Return Due To Right Abdominal Soreness

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SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 09: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors holds his hand after being fouled in the second quarter against the New Orleans Pelicans at Chase Center on November 09, 2026 in San Francisco, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images) | Getty Images

The Golden State Warriors have dealt with their fair share of injuries early in the 2026-27 season, and it hasn’t stopped them from winning. But there’s one injury they can’t afford to have, and unfortunately, they got a scare on that front on Wednesday.

Just a few minutes into their game against Kevin Durant and the Houston Rockets — a game that kicks off a five-game road trip — Warriors superstar Steph Curry started to look a little uncomfortable, and was seen grabbing at his side and hip area. About halfway through the quarter he left the game, and headed straight to the locker room with trainer Drew Yoder, while visibly in discomfort.

Curry took a few hard falls and collisions in the opening minutes of the game before exiting.

At the start of the second quarter, the Warriors announced that Curry had been ruled out for the rest of the game with a right abdominal soreness. His status going forward is not yet known.