The Houston Rockets moved to 38-23 after a 115-113 overtime loss to the Golden State Warriors, who came in at 32-30, at 7:30 PM EDT at Toyota Center.
First quarter
The Houston Rockets opened with 20 points while the Golden State Warriors put up 30 points in the first quarter.
The Warriors shot 48 percent from the field for the night, and that early shot-making set the tone for a game that featured 12 lead changes.
The Rockets collected 59 rebounds, including 17 offensive boards, and that extra work started showing up even after the early deficit.
Second quarter
The Houston Rockets answered with 27 points in the second quarter as the Warriors scored 21 points.
Houston produced 43 bench points, and that second-unit lift kept the game within reach during a stretch that included 8 ties overall.
Amen Thompson posted 18 points with 10 rebounds, and his 4 steals helped Houston get to 24 points off turnovers.
Third quarter
The Houston Rockets surged for 35 points in the third quarter while the Golden State Warriors added 30 points, turning the middle of the night into a track meet across 103.6 possessions.
Reed Sheppard led Houston with 30 points, and his scoring punch supported a Rockets offense that hit 41 percent from 3 point range on 34 attempts.
Alperen Sengun added 17 points with 7 assists, and his playmaking helped Houston finish with 26 assists despite 18 turnovers in the Houston Rockets vs Golden State Warriors match summary.
Fourth quarter
The Houston Rockets scored 19 points in the fourth quarter while the Golden State Warriors scored 20 points, and Golden State’s 60 points in the paint reflected consistent rim pressure.
Houston drew 23 fouls and matched Golden State with 11 made free throws, but the Warriors’ 10 steals fed 18 points off turnovers the other way.
This Houston Rockets vs Golden State Warriors tactical recap also included Houston turning second chances into 23 points while Golden State answered with 18 offensive rebounds and 17 second-chance points.
Overtime
The Houston Rockets scored 12 points in overtime, and the Golden State Warriors scored 14 points to finish the one-possession result.
Golden State totaled 29 assists and got 25 bench points, and those extra touches and reserve buckets showed up in the decisive overtime exchange.
The Rockets finished with 11 steals and 2 blocks, and the game-changing plays Houston Rockets vs Golden State Warriors came down to margins created by Golden State’s 19 turnovers versus Houston’s 18.
The Houston Rockets final whistle reaction centered on a team that held a biggest lead of 4 while Golden State’s biggest lead reached 11 in a game where Houston led for 8:08.
The Houston Rockets will host the Portland Trail Blazers at Toyota Center in Houston, Texas, on 8:00 PM EDT on 2026-03-06, with coverage on KUNP and SCHN.
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