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“He just said he tweaked something in his abdominal area and said he’s never done it before,” coach Steve Kerr said after the game, via Nick Friedell of The Athletic. “I just saw him holding his side and tried to get him out as quickly as I could.”

The injury interrupts a strong start for Curry and the Warriors, whose eight-game winning streak ended in Houston. Golden State is 8-4 after opening the season with three consecutive losses.

Curry, 38, entered Wednesday averaging 30.6 points, 4.3 assists and 4.1 rebounds. His absence will place more responsibility on rookie Yaxel Lendeborg and guard Brandin Podziemski, who combined for 47 points against the Rockets.

Lendeborg finished with 25 points and 10 rebounds, while Podziemski added 22 points, six rebounds and four assists.

Draymond Green said Lendeborg must recognize the opportunities available when Curry is off the floor.

“There will be oftentimes where he can possibly be the best player on the floor regardless of the team,” Green said. “We need him to show that.”

Podziemski expressed confidence that the Warriors can remain competitive without their leading scorer.

“There’s a lot of familiarity with playing without him,” Podziemski said. “So we’re going to figure it out. We’re a confident group.”

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