Stephen Curry suffers oblique abdominal tear, will be re-evaluated in two weeks.

Golden State Warriors announced that star player Stephen Curry has suffered an oblique abdominal tear, forcing him to miss at least the next two weeks. The two-time MVP and 12-time All-Star felt the injury early in the first quarter of their Wednesday night game against the Houston Rockets, with around five minutes remaining in the contest.

Curry, who had just hit a three-pointer on a screen, grimaced in pain upon releasing the shot. After the Warriors called a timeout, Curry visited the locker room, visibly in pain. During the second quarter, Curry was officially ruled out for the remainder of the game and underwent an MRI. Warriors head coach Steve Kerr expressed high concern over Curry's condition and mentioned that the 38-year-old had never experienced such pain before.

Curry informed Kerr about the tweak in his abdomen/side, which was a new sensation for him. Given the Warriors' concern, the diagnosis appears to be relatively positive, as Curry is expected to miss only at least seven games. However, it's worth noting that the return-to-play timeline for similar oblique injuries in the NBA typically ranges from two to three weeks, meaning Curry could potentially return by early December.

Despite the setback, the Warriors had been on a winning streak, having won eight consecutive games before Curry's injury. Curry was averaging 27.8 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 3.9 assists per game during this period, shooting 50% from the field and 45.7% from beyond the arc. Curry's absence is particularly challenging for the Warriors, who have been without Jimmy Butler (knee surgery), Moses Moody (knee surgery), and Kristaps Porziņģis (illness) in recent times.

The Warriors will need to rely more heavily on rookie Yaxel Lendeborg, Brandin Podziemski, and De Anthony Melton while Curry recovers.