Golden State's star guard was done for the night after wincing and grabbing his side following a first-quarter three.
Stephen Curry's night in Houston ended almost as soon as it started. The Warriors guard was ruled out of Wednesday's game against the Rockets after leaving in the first quarter with right abdominal soreness.
The moment came after Curry made a 3-pointer with about 7½ minutes left in the opening quarter. He immediately put his hand on his right side, winced, and backpedaled gingerly before heading to the bench and eventually the locker room.
The Warriors confirmed afterward that Curry was dealing with right abdominal soreness, without providing further details on severity or how it happened. Golden State had to adjust on the fly without its leading scorer and primary shot creator for the remainder of the game in Houston.
No further update on Curry's status or a timeline for return has been given. His availability going forward will likely depend on how the soreness responds in the coming days.