Curry Returns, Warriors Edge Out

Steph Curry made his long‑awaited comeback after a nine‑week lay‑off, pouring in 29 points and 5 assists for the Golden State Warriors. Despite his firepower, the Warriors fell 117‑116 to the Houston Rockets on the road in San Francisco. The Rockets leaned on a balanced attack, with Jalen Green and Alperen Şengün each contributing crucial baskets in the final minutes. Golden State’s defence struggled to contain the Rockets’ second‑unit scoring, and a missed free‑throw in the last seconds sealed the defeat. Curry’s return is a massive boost, but the loss highlights the team’s lingering reliance on his scoring and the need for a stronger supporting cast to secure wins.

Curry’s health and immediate impact will shape the Warriors’ playoff positioning and inform coaching adjustments.

The comeback revives Golden State’s offensive firepower, yet the narrow loss underscores defensive lapses and the urgency for bench contributions as the West playoff race tightens.