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Golden State Warriors Dominate at Chase Center Over Houston Rockets

In a commanding display of basketball, the Golden State Warriors secured a victory over the Houston Rockets with a final score of 120-101. The win improved the Warriors' season record to 13-11, while the Rockets fell further behind with a record of 6-17.


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The Chase Center was buzzing as fans witnessed the home team, Golden State Warriors, take control from the outset. The first quarter set the tone for what was to come, as they outscored their opponents by an impressive 16 points. The offensive onslaught continued throughout each quarter, with contributions coming from all areas of the court.


The Warriors showcased their sharpshooting skills by hitting an outstanding 25 three-pointers on 52 attempts, translating to an exceptional three-point percentage of 48 percent for the game. Their field goal percentage was equally impressive at nearly 53 percent on 85 attempts. This shooting efficiency was reflected in their effective field goal percentage which stood at almost 68 percent.


On defense, Golden State made its presence felt by blocking five shots and coming away with eight steals. They also capitalized on turnovers by scoring 16 points off them and maintained a solid defensive stance throughout each possession.


The team's playmaking abilities were on full display as well; they racked up an impressive total of 34 assists against only fourteen turnovers – showcasing a remarkable assist-to-turnover ratio of about three-to-one.


Rebounding also played a key role in this matchup; although both teams grabbed more than forty rebounds each – with Houston slightly edging out Golden State – it was how effectively those rebounds were utilized that made all the difference for the home side.


As they look ahead to their next challenge, fans can mark their calendars for when Golden State will host Indiana Pacers at Chase Center in San Francisco on December fifth at seven o'clock PM Pacific Time. Those unable to attend can catch all action live on NBCS-BA or follow along through various broadcast networks available.

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