Warriors Defeat Rockets, 105-103
The Golden State Warriors defeated the visiting Houston Rockets, 105-103, at Chase Center on Friday.

It took nine ties and nine lead changes to determine a winner in this game, with Houston leading for all but a few minutes. With that said, Golden State rode a 62-49 second half to their comeback win, capping it off with a buzzer-beater by Stephen Curry. The Warriors shot 48 percent from the field and 33 percent from three-point range while holding the Rockets to 43 percent from the field and 29 percent from long range. In addition, Golden State tripled up Houston in blocks, 9-3.

The Rockets (14-33) were led by Christian Wood, collecting 19 points, 15 rebounds, four assists, two steals and two blocks. Kevin Porter Jr provided 17 points, eight assists and four steals. Eric Gordon amassed 10 points and three assists, while Jae'Sean Tate totaled 10 points and three rebounds. KJ Martin led the bench with 14 points, four rebounds, three assists and two steals.

The Warriors (33-13) were led by Curry collecting 22 points, four rebounds and 12 assists on 6-of-21 from the field. Jordan Poole accrued 20 points, three rebounds and three assists. Andrew Wiggins accrued 17 points, two rebounds and four assists, while Kevon Looney had eight points 12 rebounds and four blocks.

On deck for Golden State is a home matchup with the Utah Jazz on Sunday. As for Houston, they're off until Tuesday when they play host to the San Antonio Spurs.
Posted on: 1/21/2022 9:41 PM
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