Fans of the Golden State Warriors anticipating a spectacular show from the legendary Splash Brothers will need to exercise more patience. The team is set to clash with the Oklahoma City Thunder at the Chase Center on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, without their talismanic leader, Stephen Curry. The superstar guard continues to recover from a left quadriceps contusion, leaving a significant void in the Warriors' lineup at a critical juncture in their season.
Details of Stephen Curry's Quadriceps Injury
The injury occurred during the Warriors' game against the Houston Rockets on November 26. Curry collided with Rockets center Alperen Sengun on a screen and later took contact on a charge attempt. He was seen limping off the court in the fourth quarter, clearly in discomfort. Subsequent medical imaging, including an MRI, confirmed a diagnosis of a muscle strain coupled with a significant quadriceps contusion. Fortunately, there were no structural tears detected.
This game against the Thunder will mark Curry's second consecutive absence. Before the injury, the two-time MVP was performing at his customary elite level, averaging 27.9 points, 4.0 assists, and 3.7 rebounds per game this season while shooting an efficient 47.1% from the field. Head coach Steve Kerr has stated the injury is not considered long-term, but the team currently has "no clarity" on a definitive return date. The next evaluation for Curry is scheduled around December 4, when Golden State takes on the Philadelphia 76ers.
Warriors' Mounting Injury Woes Ahead of Thunder Clash
The absence of Curry compounds an already challenging injury situation for the Warriors. The team's official injury report for December 2 presents a worrying picture, forcing them to rely on a thin rotation.
Golden State Warriors Injury Report:
- Stephen Curry: Out (Left quadriceps contusion)
- Jimmy Butler III: Questionable (Left gluteal contusion)
- Draymond Green: Probable (Right midfoot sprain)
- Al Horford: Out (Right sciatic nerve irritation)
- Trayce Jackson-Davis: Questionable (Right knee patellar tendonitis)
- De’Anthony Melton: Out (Left ACL surgery recovery)
The team has struggled without Curry's offensive genius, posting a 2-3 record in the five games he has missed this season. Their offense notably sputtered to just 104 points in their most recent game without him. With Jimmy Butler III (20.2 PPG) also questionable, increased responsibility will fall on young players like Brandin Podziemski and Jonathan Kuminga to step up on both ends of the floor.
Thunder's Form Presents a Daunting Challenge
The timing of Curry's absence is particularly unfortunate as the Warriors face an Oklahoma City Thunder squad in red-hot form. The Thunder arrive with just one loss in their recent stretch, despite dealing with their own injury issues to key players like Luguentz Dort, Isaiah Hartenstein, and Alex Caruso.
Spearheaded by the phenomenal Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who is averaging a dominant 32.5 points per game, the Thunder have maintained their momentum. Crucially, they boast the NBA's best defensive efficiency rating at 103.6, making them an exceptionally tough opponent for any team, let alone one missing its primary scorer and playmaker.
For the Warriors, who currently hold an 11-10 record and are hovering just above the .500 mark, the task is steep. They must find a way to penetrate the league's toughest defense without their offensive engine. Unless the supporting cast delivers extraordinary performances, Golden State risks a difficult night at Chase Center, a scenario heavily influenced by the lingering effects of Stephen Curry's quad injury.
