Rockets Beat Warriors 115-108 as Curry Exits
Stephen Curry left the game in the first quarter with right abdominal soreness and did not return.
Updated on Nov. 12, 2026 in Basketball
The Houston Rockets defeated the Golden State Warriors 115-108 on Wednesday at Toyota Center. Golden State's eight-game win streak ended as Stephen Curry departed midway through the first quarter with right abdominal soreness.
Why it matters
The loss drops Golden State to 8-4 against Houston's 9-3 record and leaves the Warriors without their leading scorer for the rest of the game. Curry is averaging 30.6 points per game, third in the NBA.
Curry exited with 6:25 remaining in the first quarter after grabbing his right side, while Houston closed the game on a 15-2 run. Lendeborg's 25 points led all players, and Melton finished with 11 points for Golden State.
The players
Stephen Curry
Stephen Curry is the Golden State Warriors guard, a two-time NBA champion known for his long-range shooting.
Yaxel Lendeborg
Yaxel Lendeborg is a Houston Rockets forward who led all scorers in the game with 25 points.
The details
Curry fell to the floor several times in the opening minutes before grabbing at his right side and heading to the locker room with 6:25 left in the first quarter. The Rockets used a 15-2 scoring run to decide the game, and Golden State's bench produced 49 points in the loss.
Timeline
Wednesday: Rockets defeat Warriors 115-108 at Toyota Center.
6:25 remaining in the first quarter: Stephen Curry leaves the game with right abdominal soreness.
Season Trajectory
The loss snaps Golden State's eight-game win streak and leaves the Warriors at 8-4 in an early-season race where Houston is 9-3. Curry's 30.6 points per game ranks third in the NBA, so his availability is central to Golden State's standing in the conference.
Fantasy managers relying on Curry should monitor his status before the Warriors' next game, as his scoring average makes him a central roster piece. Golden State's 8-4 start means a short absence could affect the team's position in the standings.
The takeaway
Injury news on a leading scorer can shift both a team's standings and fantasy outcomes quickly, so checking official injury reports before lineup decisions helps avoid surprises.
Further reading
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