Warriors and Rockets, both 8-3, meet in Houston as Golden State chase ninth straight win
The gist
Golden State Warriors (8-3) visit Houston Rockets (8-3) on Wednesday, with the Warriors on an eight-game win streak.
Both sit second in their divisions, so the result separates two early West front-runners.
How it unfolded
- Nov 26, 2025Rockets beat the Warriors 104-100, with Reed Sheppard scoring 31 for Houston and Jimmy Butler III 21 for Golden State.
- Mar 5, 2026Warriors won 115-113 in overtime in Houston; Brandin Podziemski scored 26 and De'Anthony Melton 23, while Kevin Durant missed two crucial overtime free throws.
- Apr 5, 2026Rockets won 117-116 in San Francisco, led by Kevin Durant's 31 points against Stephen Curry's 29.
Key terms
- win streak
- An uninterrupted sequence of wins in games or competitions, without losses or ties.
- Finals MVPs
- An annual NBA award given to the player judged most outstanding in the league's championship Finals series.
Source: Wikipedia