SAN FRANCISCO, CA – APRIL 5: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors dribbles the ball during the game against the Houston Rockets on April 5, 2026 at Chase Center in San Francisco, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Juan Ocampo/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images
Steph Curry returned to the Golden State Warriors after 27 games, energizing the team despite a loss to the Houston Rockets, 117-116. The Warriors initially led but struggled as Houston surged ahead, with Curry eventually scoring 10 points by halftime. Despite a valiant fourth-quarter comeback, including a 12-3 run, Curry’s missed game-winning three-pointer at the buzzer sealed the defeat. Curry’s presence was impactful, yet the Warriors fell to their fourth consecutive loss.