Curry Returns with 29 Points, Warriors Fall to Rockets

Superstar's comeback not enough as Houston edges Golden State in close game.

Apr. 6, 2026 at 7:29am by Ben Kaplan

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Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry made his return from a two-month injury absence, scoring 29 points, but the Warriors fell 117-116 to the Houston Rockets in a close game at the Chase Center in San Francisco.

Why it matters

Curry's return is a highly anticipated event for Warriors fans and the NBA as a whole, as the 4-time champion and 2-time MVP is one of the league's most popular and influential players. However, the narrow loss shows the Warriors still have work to do to regain their championship form.

The details

In his first game back, Curry knocked down 5 three-pointers and added 6 rebounds and 4 assists, but it wasn't enough as Rockets center Alperen Sengun scored the game-winning basket in the final seconds. The Warriors led for much of the game but were unable to hold off the Rockets' late surge.

  • Curry has been sidelined for the past two months with a knee injury.
  • The game took place on April 6, 2026 in San Francisco.

The players

Stephen Curry

4-time NBA champion, 2-time MVP, and one of the most popular and influential players in the league.

Alperen Sengun

Rockets center who scored the game-winning basket in the final seconds.

Golden State Warriors

NBA franchise based in San Francisco, California.

Houston Rockets

NBA franchise based in Houston, Texas.

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What’s next

The Warriors will look to bounce back in their next game against the Los Angeles Lakers on April 9th.

The takeaway

Curry's return is a major boost for the Warriors, but they still have work to do to regain their championship form and compete with top teams like the Rockets in the Western Conference.