SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA – NOVEMBER 26: Head coach Steve Kerr of the Golden State Warriors looks on against the Houston Rockets in the fourth quarter during the 2025-26 Emirates Cup at Chase Center on November 26, 2025 in San Francisco, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

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Justin Grasso

By Justin Grasso

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Steph Curry is dealing with a quad injury.

The Golden State Warriors star left Wednesday night’s matchup agains the Houston Rockets late in the fourth quarter. Before he left to the locker room, Curry was seen clearly in discomfort, which raised plenty of concern amongst fans.

After the game, the Warriors revealed that the initial diagnosis was a quad contusion. The star guard is set to undergo an MRI to confirm the severity of the setback, so the Warriors can have a better idea of his recovery plan.

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While any injury to the top star is unfortunate, Golden State’s head coach Steve Kerr felt more relieved than a head coach typically would in that situation.

“Better than an ankle or a knee,” he told reporters. “So, hopefully he can recover quickly and be OK.”

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This season, Curry has battled through a minor ankle injury, but he missed minimal action as a result. On the second night of a back-to-back set, Curry sat out against the Miami Heat. The Warriors dropped their second game in a row with a 110-96 loss at the time.

Over the past two games, Curry has been back on the court. He checked in for 33 minutes against the Portland Trail Blazers, producing 38 points in a 127-123 loss. Prior to Wednesday’s action, Curry produced 31 points, four rebounds, and two assists in 29 minutes against the Utah Jazz.

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - MAY 06: Head coach Steve Kerr talks to Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors in the second quarter of Game One against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the Second Round of the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Target Center on May 06, 2025 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Warriors defeated the Timberwolves 99-88 to take a 1-0 series lead. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images)

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While facing the Rockets, Curry checked in for 33 minutes. He struggled with his shooting, going 4-13 from the field and 2-9 from three. When Curry left the game, he had 14 points, five assists, seven rebounds, two blocks, and six turnovers.

The Warriors couldn’t overcome the Rockets, who landed a 31-point effort from the sophomore, Reed Sheppard. With that loss, the Warriors dropped to 10-10 on the year. Not only will they move forward with concerns as a team, but the Steph Curry setback will certainly be something they’ll feel uneasy about as they wait for the final results of his MRI.

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