The Golden State Warriors secured a 105-98 victory over the Houston Rockets in Houston.
Stephen Curry led the team with 27 points, including crucial three-pointers that sealed the win. Newly acquired Jimmy Butler contributed 19 points, eight rebounds, and four assists, while Brandin Podziemski added 18 points. This win improved the Warriors’ record to 28-27 as they head into the NBA All-Star break.
For the Rockets, coach Ime Udoka benched starters Alperen Şengün, Jalen Green, and Dillon Brooks in the fourth quarter due to performance issues. The bench unit, led by Aaron Holiday’s season-high 25 points, nearly overcame a 24-point deficit but ultimately fell short. This loss marks the Rockets’ seventh in their last nine games, dropping them to the No. 4 seed.
STORY BY SALIFU ZAKARI ZEBA
