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Rockets Halt Warriors Streak Amidst Chaos
12 Nov
Summary
- Rockets defeated short-handed Warriors 115-108.
- Marcus Smart ejected for punching an opponent.
- Stephen Curry left the game early due to injury.
The Houston Rockets achieved a 115-108 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday, snapping the Warriors' eight-game winning streak. The game was marked by significant disruptions, including Stephen Curry leaving early due to abdominal soreness and Marcus Smart's ejection for punching Charles Bassey.
Even without Curry, who played only six minutes, the Warriors initially struggled, falling behind by 15 points in the first quarter. However, rookie Yaxel Lendeborg emerged as a standout for Golden State, scoring 25 points and grabbing 10 rebounds after Curry's departure. Lendeborg's performance helped tie the game late in the first half.
The Rockets regained control in the third quarter, powered by Amen Thompson's 15 points in that period. Though the Warriors made a late push in the fourth quarter with consecutive three-pointers, Houston responded with an eight-point run to secure the win. Alperen Şengün narrowly missed a triple-double with 19 points, 13 rebounds, and 9 assists.
