Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry is out with an oblique abdominal tear, and his absence could stretch to three or four weeks or longer.
“I'm told that Stephen Curry is actually going to be sidelined for closer to one month with this oblique abdominal tear that he suffered,” — Charania
Stephen Curry Diagnosed with Oblique Abdominal Tear
Stephen Curry, the Golden State Warriors' star player, has been diagnosed with an oblique abdominal tear. He will be re-evaluated in two weeks, but it's likely he'll miss at least that amount of time.
The Injury Timeline
- Curry finished Wednesday's game with three points and a turnover in six minutes.
- The Warriors are 8-4 after seeing their eight-game winning streak end in Houston.
Coach Kerr on Curry's Injury
Coach Steve Kerr said Curry told him he had tweaked something in his abdominal area that he had 'never done' before.
Stephen Curry: the Last 6 Games
| Opponent | Result | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Lakers | W 112-95 | 31 | 4 | 6 |
| Phoenix Suns | W 116-113 | 34 | 6 | 7 |
| Miami Heat | W 120-100 | 29 | 1 | 4 |
| Orlando Magic | W 126-119 | 41 | 6 | 6 |
| New Orleans Pelicans | W 138-87 | 25 | 5 | 2 |
| Houston Rockets | L 108-115 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Source: league data from API-Sports and ESPN, read by the sports desk on Friday, November 13.
Golden State Prepares for Curry's Absence
Golden State is preparing for Curry to be sidelined for at least two weeks. The team is also without Jimmy Butler and Moses Moody, which means Yaxel Lendeborg should become the Golden State Warriors' primary scorer after Stephen Curry's right oblique tear.
Adjusting Strategy Without Curry
The next development is that Golden State will need to adjust their strategy without Curry, who has been a key player for the team. The Warriors expect to get a clearer sense of Curry's recovery and rehabilitation after evaluating him again in about two weeks.
Curry Speaks to Teammates
Curry spoke to his teammates at halftime before leaving the arena. Brandin Podziemski should handle the first pass and get the rookie moving toward the rim.
