Warriors’ Curry Faces MRI After Quadriceps Bruise in Loss

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Warriors’ Curry Faces MRI After Quadriceps Bruise in Loss

Stephen Curry suffered a right quadriceps bruise during the Golden State Warriors’ 104-100 defeat to the Houston Rockets. The incident occurred late in the game, prompting Curry to leave the bench visibly limping. An MRI will be conducted to assess the severity of the injury and his potential absence.

Curry’s Impact on the Warriors

The Warriors face a significant challenge with Curry’s potential sidelining. Head coach Steve Kerr acknowledged the adjustments they must make, stating, “It obviously changes everything—our rotations and who we’re playing through.” Kerr expressed a mix of concern and relief upon learning it was a quad injury rather than a more serious one involving an ankle or knee.

Game Details

Opponent: Houston Rockets
Date: Recent Wednesday night
Final Score: Warriors 100, Rockets 104

During the match, Curry clashed with Amen Thompson under the basket, leading to the injury with 3:24 left on the clock. The game was tied at 91 at that moment. Initially, Thompson was called for an offensive foul, but after a Houston challenge, the decision was reversed in favor of Curry, who was credited with a block. After this incident, Curry’s struggles became more apparent, and he finished the game with 14 points on a shooting percentage of 30.8% (4-for-13) and made only 2 of his 9 attempts from three-point range.

Consequences of Curry’s Injury

The Warriors will be tasked with filling the void left by the star player. Rookie Will Richard noted, “If Steph is out, everybody else has to kind of improve their game a lot to fill that void.” Additionally, guard Gary Payton II incurred a sprained left ankle during the game, limiting his playtime to less than five minutes. The Warriors will have to adjust their strategy moving forward.