Stephen Curry Exits Early as Rockets Snap Warriorsā Eight-Game Winning Streak
Stephen Curry left Golden Stateās game against Houston after six minutes with right abdominal soreness, and the Warriors went on to lose 115-108. Alperen Sengun nearly recorded a triple-double as the Rockets ended Golden Stateās eight-game winning streak, while Curryās MRI results were not immediately known.
Curry exits early as Rockets end Warriorsā eight-game run
Stephen Curry left Golden Stateās matchup with Houston after six minutes because of right abdominal soreness, and the Warriors did not get an immediate diagnosis after the game. The Rockets capitalized, winning 115-108 and ending Golden Stateās eight-game winning streak, according to The News Tribuneās NBA roundup.
Sengun leads balanced Houston attack
Alperen Sengun powered Houston with 19 points, 13 rebounds and nine assists, falling one assist short of a triple-double. The Rockets pulled away in the fourth quarter to secure the victory, while Curryās early departure became the defining development of the night.
Warriors coach Steve Kerr said Curry underwent an MRI, but the results were not immediately known. No further injury diagnosis was reported in the available coverage.
The result gave Houston a statement win over a Golden State team that entered the game riding an eight-game streak. It also placed the focus on Curryās status after the star played only six minutes before leaving with the abdominal issue.
The game was part of a busy Wednesday slate that also included a 115-107 Cleveland victory over New York, San Antonioās 10th consecutive win and a 123-112 Lakers victory over Milwaukee, as reported by GMA News.