Warriors vs. Rockets: Score, updates, highlights as West powers battle in Houston
The defending champion Warriors and new-look Rockets split their previous two games this season. It's time for a Western Conference grudge match.
Golden State heads into Saturday night's contest against Houston (8:30 p.m. ET, ABC) riding a four-game winning streak overall and 14-game road winning streak, the third-longest stretch of its kind in NBA history. Warriors guard Stephen Curry has been electric since his return from an ankle injury in late December, averaging 31.6 points (56.1 percent shooting, 51.1 percent from 3-point range), 6.1 assists and 5.9 rebounds in his last eight starts.
The Rockets have also been hot as of late, winning four of their last five games. James Harden looked rusty in his first game back from a hamstring injury, scoring just 10 points on 3-of-15 shooting in a win over the Timberwolves on Thursday. Harden has been cleared for a slight increase in playing time, so it will be interesting to see how he fares against the league's top team.
While the stars will be available, there are some notable players stuck on the bench. Both Gerald Green and Trevor Ariza are unavailable, as they are both serving suspensions for their roles in the infamous postgame altercation between the Rockets and Clippers. Jordan Bell (ankle) and Andre Iguodala (calf) have been ruled out with injuries. The biggest question is whether Draymond Green (shoulder) will take the floor after missing Wednesday's game against the Bulls.
Sporting News will provide live updates for Saturday night's matchup. Follow along for the latest from Warriors vs. Rockets below. (All times Eastern)
Warriors vs. Rockets: Score, updates, highlights
10:47 p.m.: The Rockets have a 111-108 lead with less than three minutes left.
10:37 p.m.: Durant has 24 points as the Warriors take the lead. #KevinDurant hits the jumper to extend the @
Warriors lead!#DubNation 104 / #Rockets 100 with 6:45 left in Q4
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— NBA (@NBA) January 21, 2018
10:04 p.m.: Durant with the four-point play. .@KDTrey5 with his 4th 3ptr of the game (on 4 attempts!). #NBAonABC pic.twitter.com/bg4gE6UqTn
— Golden State Warriors @
Warriors) January 21, 2018
@
cp3 & @JHarden13 combined for 30 first-half points.
🔥⤵️ pic.twitter.com/MKeW1iU1kt
— Houston Rockets (@HoustonRockets) January 21, 2018
— Jonathan Feigen (@Jonathan_Feigen) January 21, 2018
9:41 p.m.: Steph Curry is heating up. The Warriors are down seven with less than a minute left in the first half. #SPLASH by @
stephenCurry30! pic.twitter.com/R0AY8a4RD6
— Golden State Warriors @
Warriors) January 21, 2018
With 2:44 left in Q2, the Warriors are down 64-49. Four Rockets — Paul (15 points), Harden (14), Mbah a Moute (12) and Capela (11) — have already scored in double digits.
— Connor Letourneau (@Con_Chron) January 21, 2018
9:14 p.m.: The Rockets are in control during the second quarter. They currently lead 43-36.
8:29 p.m.: James Harden is good at basketball.
Harden nails it... from half court! #Rockets
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— NBA (@NBA) January 21, 2018
8:27 p.m.: The Warriors have the Rockets' number in Houston. On the other hand, the Warriors have won the last 7 meetings against the #Rockets in Houston. Also, Stephen Curry has shot 50% or better from the field in each of the last 8 games, a career-best streak.
— Alykhan Bijani (@Rockets_Insider) January 21, 2018
8 p.m. — Tip-off is just 30 minutes away.
Klay signs autographs pregame for #DubNation!@HoustonRockets / @
Warriors
Tune in at 8:30pm/et on #NBAonABC pic.twitter.com/tLuiY6Vqg3
— NBA (@NBA) January 21, 2018
