
Rookie Lundberg scored 25 points and 10 rebounds, and Smart was ejected for a second-level flagrant foul.
AI-generated summary
The Golden State Warriors had won eight consecutive games before the game and faced the Houston Rockets away from home.
Warriors rookie Lundberg. (AP)
[Reporter Nian Miaoyun/Comprehensive Report] The Warriors, who have been doing well recently, received bad news that Stephen Curry was injured in their visit to the Rockets today. Although there was a chance to reverse the situation in the final quarter, they eventually lost to the Rockets 108:115, interrupting their 8-game winning streak.
The Warriors had an 8-game winning streak before today's game. They went to Houston to play today. Unfortunately, an accident occurred in the first quarter. Curry was suspected of injuring the right side of his abdomen after taking a three-pointer. He also left the game for treatment. He could not return to this game. He played a total of 6 minutes and scored 3 points.
The Warriors struggled in the first quarter and trailed 20:35 at the end of the quarter. However, they started the second quarter with a 10:4 offensive and continued to catch up. Rookie Yaxel Lendeborg jumped out at the last moment and scored 5 consecutive points, leading the team to narrow the gap to within 5 points. At halftime, the Warriors trailed 51:56.
The Warriors shot only 38% in the first half. Only Lundberg scored double figures with 18 points. The Rockets shot better at 50%. Kevin Durant and Alperen Sengun both scored 15 points in the half.
The Warriors continued to pursue in the third quarter, with Lundberg performing the best. However, a conflict broke out at the end of the quarter. Rockets "Smart Brother" Marcus Smart was so angry that he punched Charles Bassey because he was dissatisfied with Charles Bassey's actions. He also received a second-level flagrant foul and was ejected. After the third quarter, the Warriors were still behind.
However, in the final quarter, three-pointers from Georges Niang and De'Anthony Melton helped the Warriors catch up. However, shooter Reed Sheppard's consecutive three-pointers dampened the Warriors' counterattack and even led to a double-digit advantage. The Warriors also failed to seize the open space on the outside, and the victory was roughly determined.
Six Rockets players scored in double figures. Durant contributed a team-high 20 points and 5 assists. Sengen and Amen Thompson both scored 19 points. For the Warriors, Lundberg scored a game-high 25 points and 10 rebounds, followed by Brandin Podziemski with 19 points.
Corey retired from injury. (AP)
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Currie will undergo further examination to confirm the extent of the injury
Very likely · Within days
Smart may face a second-degree flagrant foul penalty from the league
Likely · Within days

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