The Houston Rockets dismantled the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday night, securing a 115-108 victory that snapped the defending champions’ eight-game winning streak. The decisive factor was the early absence of Stephen Curry, who left in the first quarter with right abdominal soreness and did not return. Without their scoring engine, Golden State struggled to maintain their offensive rhythm, finishing well below their season average of 120.4 points per game.
Kevin Durant and Alperen Sengun lead Houston past a Curry-less Golden State squad
Kevin Durant anchored the Houston attack with 20 points, while Alperen Sengun contributed 19 and Amen Thompson added 19 to power the Rockets’ balanced offense. The Warriors attempted to rally in the fourth quarter, with Georges Niang and De’Anthony Melton hitting three-pointers to cut the deficit to 88-85 with roughly 10 minutes remaining. However, Houston responded with a decisive eight-point run, highlighted by an alley-oop dunk from Thompson and consecutive three-pointers from Reed Sheppard, to pull ahead 96-85 with under nine minutes left on the clock.
In Curry’s absence, rookie Yaxel Lendeborg emerged as a bright spot for Golden State, recording a double-double with 25 points and 10 rebounds. Brandin Podziemski also contributed 22 points, but their efforts were not enough to overcome the Rockets’ defensive pressure and shooting efficiency. The loss marks a significant stumble for the Warriors, whose longest winning streak since 2022 came to an abrupt halt against a resilient Houston squad.
Source: Yahoo Sports
