US EditionWarriors Instant Analysis: Melton, Podziemski Lead Way in Gutsy Overtime Win over Durant’s Rockets
Houston dominates home court with a 20-7 record while Golden State struggles without Stephen Curry, going 8-14 in his absence, setting the stage for a decisive matchup.
- On Wednesday, March 05, the Houston Rockets opened as heavy favorites with a-380 moneyline and 9.5-point spread for the 7:30 p.m. ET game at Toyota Center on Prime Video.
- Facing a tattered roster, Golden State is missing Stephen Curry with a knee issue and Jimmy Butler III, and has struggled since Jan. 30 without Curry.
- The Rockets dominate the glass, grabbing 55.0% of available boards and 48.4 per game at home; Reed Sheppard has surged with recent 28- and 31-point games.
- A published pick projects Rockets 109, Warriors 99, with pundits expecting Houston to exploit mismatches for a comfortable win that boosts their Western Conference seeding.
- Stephen Curry is slated for a re-evaluation about 10 days out, while Houston's 20-7 home record gives it an advantage as the season continues.
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Warriors instant analysis: Melton, Podziemski lead way in gutsy overtime win over Durant’s Rockets
HOUSTON – Warriors coach Steve Kerr did not mince words before his Warriors hobbled into Thursday night’s game against the host Rockets at Toyota Center. “This is probably as beaten up a team as I’ve ever been around in my 12 years with the Warriors,” Kerr said. “I look at it as a great challenge, but also a great opportunity for the young players to get better, to play more, to take on more responsibility.” Aside from usual suspects Steph Curry…
Is Steph Curry Playing Tonight? Latest Injury News Ahead of Warriors vs Rockets
The Golden State Warriors will be without Stephen Curry tonight against the Houston Rockets. Curry has been ruled out on the injury report because of a knee issue as Golden State hits the road for Thursday’s matchup.The Warriors and Rockets tip off Thursday, March 5 (4:30 p.m. PT / 7:30 p.m. ET) on Prime Video, and Curry’s availability is the headline injury question because it directly reshapes Golden State’s offense and late-game shot creation…
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