Stephen Curry made a strong return from a 27-game absence due to a knee injury on Sunday night, scoring 29 points for the Golden State Warriors. However, his potential game-winning buzzer-beater missed, and the Houston Rockets secured a 117-116 victory.
Curry came off the bench, shooting 11-of-21 from the field and 5-of-10 from three-point range in 26 minutes. He helped spark a comeback, including a crucial late three-pointer, but Alperen Sengun's last-second layup won it for Houston.
The Warriors have now lost four straight games. Curry, who is on a minutes restriction, stated he is working towards a "new normal" with his knee as the team prepares for the play-in tournament.