JAKARTA - Stephen Curry made a brilliant appearance in the comeback match against the Houston Rockets, but had to be content with seeing his team, the Golden State Warriors, lose.
Curry, who had just recovered from an injury after missing 27 games, scored 29 points in 26 minutes in the game, which ended in a narrow 116-117 defeat for the Warriors on Sunday local time or Monday, April 6, 2026 WIB.
The player who plays as a guard is playing his first game since January 30, 2026 due to injury. He came off the bench, but managed to score the most points for his team.
The Warriors, who were down 10 points with less than five minutes left, managed to cut the gap to one point with Curry's three-point shot with 57.8 seconds left and then led 116-115 thanks to Gary Payton II's point.
However, Rockets center Alperen Sengun responded with a decisive layup. Curry's last attempt to score a three-point failed, ensuring the Rockets' victory.
Kevin Durant, who scored 31 points for the Rockets in this game, admitted that the direct impact of Curry's presence on the field was so felt.
"It was a tough game, but it's nearing the end of the season and both teams are preparing for the playoffs. So it's a good test for us," he said.
In another game, the Los Angeles Lakers have a tough challenge after losing Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves until the end of the regular season.
The Dallas Mavericks took advantage of the situation by winning 134-128, led by rookie Cooper Flagg's brilliant performance, who scored 45 points, eight rebounds, and nine assists.
Flagg previously scored 51 points in the game against Orlando, making him the first teenager to score 50 points in an NBA game.
Even though LeBron James was dominant with 30 points, nine rebounds, and 15 assists, the Lakers were unable to bounce back.
Jaxson Hayes added 23 points, Rui Hachimura scored 21 points, while Luke Kennard posted a triple-double with 15 points, 16 rebounds, and 11 assists.
The loss leaves the Lakers tied at 50-28 with the Denver Nuggets in the race for the third spot in the Western Conference, while the Rockets, who have won six straight, are now just one game back.
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