Stephen Curry Out for Two Weeks With Abdominal Tear

The Golden State Warriors lost their leading scorer on Thursday. The team announced that Stephen Curry will sit out for at least two weeks due to an oblique abdominal tear.

Curry, 38, suffered the injury during Wednesday night's 115-108 loss to the Houston Rockets. He left the game in the first quarter after shooting a three-pointer. Curry grabbed his right side and spoke briefly with coach Steve Kerr before heading to the locker room. He did not return to the floor. He finished the game with three points in about six minutes.

Kerr said Curry described the discomfort as something he had never felt before. An MRI performed later confirmed the tear. The diagnosis comes as a blow to a team that had won eight straight games before Wednesday.

Through 10 appearances, Curry has averaged 27.8 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 3.9 assists. His performance has driven the Warriors' early success in the Western Conference.

The Warriors will reevaluate Curry's condition in two weeks. His return depends on how the muscle heals and whether he can resume basketball activities without pain. The team must adjust its lineup while he recovers, adding to their current roster absences.