Will Stephen Curry play tonight against the Houston Rockets in Game 7? Latest update on the Golden State Warriors star's injury report (May 4, 2025)

The Golden State Warriors will have Stephen Curry available for tonight’s high-stakes Game 7 against the Houston Rockets, despite the superstar guard continuing to play through a right thumb injury.

Stephen Curry, who has been wearing a splint to protect the thumb, remains on the injury report but is fully cleared to play. His status hasn’t changed since Game 6, signaling that the issue isn’t severe enough to limit him in the winner-take-all matchup. Teammate Gary Payton II is also available despite dealing with a left thumb splint.

The Warriors, who once led the series 3-1, now face immense pressure to avoid a historic collapse reminiscent of their 2016 Finals loss. Stephen Curry’s health is critical as Golden State leans on his championship experience to counter Houston’s surging momentum. The Rockets forced Game 7 after a dominant Game 6 win, fueled by Fred VanVleet’s offense and Steven Adams’ impact off the bench.

Houston remains without Jock Landale (right knee contusion) and Jae’Sean Tate (right ankle impingement), though neither was expected to play major postseason minutes. Meanwhile, Warriors forward Jimmy Butler, previously listed with a pelvic contusion, has been removed from the injury report entirely.

Tip-off is set for 7:30 p.m. CT, with the winner advancing to face the Minnesota Timberwolves in the second round. All eyes will be on Stephen Curry to see if his thumb—and his shooting—hold up under playoff pressure.

The Houston Rockets defeated the Golden State Warriors 115-107 in Game 6 of their playoff series at the Chase Center, forcing a decisive Game 7. Fred VanVleet led the Rockets with 29 points, 8 rebounds, and 8 assists, shooting 6 of 9 from three-point range and a perfect 9-for-9 from the free-throw line. The Rockets exploited Golden State’s weakness inside by using a double-big lineup with centers Alperen Şengün and Steven Adams, which overwhelmed the Warriors' lack of interior presence.
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Golden State struggled with effort and intensity, missing 15 of their first 16 shots in the fourth quarter, allowing Houston to build a 17-point lead. The Rockets' aggressive defense and effective zone defense also disrupted the Warriors' offense. Now, the series is tied 3-3, with Game 7 set to be played in Houston.