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2025-26 Houston Rockets complete schedule, broadcast information
Starting with a highly anticipated regular-season opener in Oklahoma City, here's where you can watch each game of Houston's 2025-26 NBA season. The NBA's complete 2025-26 season schedule has arrived — and with it, the ability to plan for at least seven months of Houston Rockets basketball. For the Rockets, it begins with a four-game preseason slate in early October before transitioning to the 82-game, regular-season grind on Tuesday, Oct. 21. In a matchup of the top-two teams from last season's Western Conference standings, that opener at Oklahoma City takes place on 2024-25 championship ring night for the Thunder. For Kevin Durant, who leads the new-look Rockets, it will be a reunion night with the franchise where he played eight elite seasons earlier in his Hall of Fame career. Starting with that NBA on NBC opener in Oklahoma City, Houston will have 28 nationally televised games. The list includes four on ABC; seven on Amazon Prime; six on ESPN; seven on NBC; and four on Peacock. Of that total, 15 will be exclusively national broadcasts. The Rockets' local broadcast partner, Space City Home Network (SCHN), will air Houston's entire preseason schedule along with all regular-season games that are not exclusive to national TV. Each game will also be available on the team's radio broadcast home, SportsTalk 790 KBME and NewsRadio 740 KTRH, as well as in Spanish on TUDN 93.3 FM. Nationally, most games will be available to stream on NBA League Pass. For fans wanting to attend in person, tickets can be purchased at Of the 82 regular-season games, 80 are currently known. Two will be added between Dec. 9-16, pending Emirates NBA Cup 2024 results. Going month by month, here is the complete schedule. All tipoff times are Central. Preseason October 2025 November 2025 December 2025 January 2026 February 2026 March 2026 April 2026 More: Key takeaways as Rockets learn complete 2025-26 season schedule
Yahoo
18-04-2025
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By the numbers: Key head-to-head statistics for Rockets, Warriors in 2024-25 season
By the numbers: Key head-to-head statistics for Rockets, Warriors in 2024-25 season With five meetings in the 2024-25 regular season — four originally scheduled, and a fifth coming via a quarterfinal elimination game of the Emirates NBA Cup 2024 — the Houston Rockets and Golden State Warriors know each other quite well. The Warriors (48-30, No. 7 in Western Conference) won three of those five meetings, though Houston (52-30, No. 2 in West) won two of the final three. Advertisement There was a clear trend across those five games. The Warriors averaged 103.4 points and the Rockets 101.8, and each team's offense versus the other would rate dead last when compared to the average offensive rating among the NBA's 30 teams this season. So, will that translate to the upcoming matchup in the first round of the 2025 NBA playoffs? We'll find out starting Sunday, when the best-of-seven series (schedule) opens at Toyota Center. Looking back at those five previous head-to-head meetings in 2024-25, here's a look back at key statistics for each team and its players. Dates, Scores of Five Previous Meetings Nov. 2 at Houston: Warriors 127, Rockets 121 in overtime (recap) Advertisement Dec. 5 at Golden State: Warriors 99, Rockets 93 (recap) Dec. 11 at Houston, NBA Cup: Rockets 91, Warriors 90 (recap) Feb. 13 at Houston: Warriors 105, Rockets 98 (recap) April 6 at Golden State: Rockets 106, Warriors 96 (recap) Houston Players vs. Golden State This list is limited to players who averaged at least 13 minutes per game while playing in multiple games this season versus the Warriors. Alperen Sengun , five games: 17.0 points, 11.2 rebounds, 4.4 assists, 2.8 turnovers in 28.2 minutes; 47.1% FG, 65.5% on free throws, 51.4% true shooting (TS), -7.8 net rating Jabari Smith Jr. , four games: 14.3 points, 6.0 rebounds in 34.7 minutes; 46.8% FG, 36.7% on 3-pointers, 59.5% TS, -2.1 net rating Tari Eason , three games: 13.3 points, 6.3 rebounds, 2.0 steals, 1.3 blocks in 26.5 minutes; 51.5% FG, 44.4% on 3-pointers, 57.5% TS, +10.9 net rating Jalen Green , five games: 12.6 points, 3.0 assists, 2.0 steals, 3.0 turnovers in 31.4 minutes; 31.5% FG, 25.0% on 3-pointers, 68.8% on free throws, 39.4% TS, -7.3 net rating Dillon Brooks , five games: 12.4 points, 3.0 rebounds, 2.0 steals in 30.0 minutes; 51.0% FG, 38.1% on 3-pointers, 59.5% TS, -8.6 net rating Amen Thompson , five games: 12.0 points, 8.0 rebounds, 3.6 assists, 1.4 blocks in 28.8 minutes; 48.2% FG, 50.4% TS, +10.1 net rating Fred VanVleet , four games: 8.8 points, 5.0 assists, 1.8 turnovers in 37.3 minutes; 22.4% FG, 21.9% on 3-pointers, 33.3% TS, -4.8 net rating Aaron Holiday , five games: 7.8 points, 2.6 rebounds, 2.4 assists in 18.0 minutes; 46.9% FG, 35.3% on 3-pointers, 58.5% TS, +6.3 net rating Steven Adams, three games: 2.7 points, 5.7 rebounds in 13.4 minutes; 66.7% FG, 66.7% TS, +17.6 net rating Golden State Players vs. Houston This list is limited to players who averaged at least 13 minutes per game while playing in multiple games this season versus the Rockets. Jonathan Kuminga , four games: 21.3 points, 6.8 rebounds, 2.8 turnovers in 28.7 minutes; 50.8% FG, 42.1% on 3-pointers, 59.1% on free throws, 58.5% TS, +14.8 net rating Steph Curry , three games: 16.3 points, 5.3 assists, 3.3 rebounds, 2.0 turnovers in 33.9 minutes; 36.4% FG, 30.0% on 3-pointers, 50.6% TS, +2.4 net rating Jimmy Butler , two games: 16.0 points, 6.5 rebounds, 3.5 assists in 33.7 minutes; 45.5% FG, 40.0% on 3-pointers; 60.6% TS, -5.0 net rating Buddy Hield , five games: 13.8 points, 3.8 rebounds in 26.7 minutes; 45.3% FG, 40.0% on 3-pointers, 62.0% TS, +3.7 net rating Brandin Podziemski , five games: 13.0 points, 5.8 rebounds, 4.2 assists, 1.4 steals, 2.2 turnovers in 35.0 minutes; 40.0% FG, 33.3% on 3-pointers, 50.1% TS, +2.3 net rating Draymond Green , four games: 9.3 points, 5.3 rebounds, 4.8 assists, 3.5 turnovers in 30.6 minutes; 46.7% FG, 22.2% on 3-pointers, 63.6% on free throws, 53.1% TS, -6.0 net rating Gary Payton II , four games: 7.3 points, 4.8 rebounds, 1.8 steals in 16.8 minutes;48.1% FG, 27.3% on 3-pointers, 53.7% TS, -20.6 net rating Moses Moody , four games: 7.0 points, 2.5 rebounds in 21.9 minutes; 32.% FG, 33.3% on 3-pointers, 46.7% on free throws, 44.3% TS, +1.3 net rating Kevon Looney, five games: 4.6 points, 9.0 rebounds, 1.6 assists in 19.4 minutes; 38.1% FG, 58.3% on free throws Rockets' Advanced Statistics vs. Warriors Offensive rating : 103.0 Defensive rating : 104.2 Net rating : -1.2 Assist percentage : 60.0% Assist-to-turnover ratio: 1.67 Assist ratio : 17.0% Offensive rebounding percentage : 32.4% Defensive rebounding percentage : 70.2% Rebounding percentage : 50.5% Turnover percentage : 14.6% Effective field-goal percentage : 48.3% TS : 50.3% Possessions: 97.0 per game Warriors' Advanced Team Statistics vs. Rockets Offensive rating : 104.2 Defensive rating : 103.0 Net rating : +1.2 Assist percentage : 65.4% Assist-to-turnover ratio : 1.57 Assist ratio : 17.5% Offensive rebounding percentage : 29.8% Defensive rebounding percentage : 67.6% Rebounding percentage : 49.5% Turnover percentage : 15.5% Effective field-goal percentage : 50.8% TS : 53.8% Possessions: 97.0 per game Rockets' Traditional Statistics vs. Warriors Points per game : 101.8 Field-goal percentage : 42.6% on 93.8 attempts 3-point percentage : 30.1% on 35.2 attempts Free-throw percentage : 65.9% on 17.0 attempts Offensive rebounds : 13.4 Defensive rebounds : 32.8 Total rebounds : 46.2 Assists : 24.0 Turnovers : 14.4 Steals : 9.4 Blocks : 6.4 Fouls: 20.2 Warriors' Traditional Statistics vs. Rockets Points per game : 103.4 Field-goal percentage : 43.4% on 85.2 attempts 3-point percentage : 34.6% on 36.4 attempts Free-throw percentage : 67.7% on 24.8 attempts Offensive rebounds : 11.0 Defensive rebounds : 34.6 Total rebounds : 45.6 Assists : 24.2 Turnovers : 15.4 Steals : 9.6 Blocks : 4.6 Fouls: 16.2 Advertisement More: 2025 NBA playoffs: Rockets learn first-round opponent, schedule versus Warriors This article originally appeared on Rockets Wire: By the numbers: Key Rockets-Warriors statistics from 2024-25 season
USA Today
18-04-2025
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- USA Today
By the numbers: Key head-to-head statistics for Rockets, Warriors in 2024-25 season
By the numbers: Key head-to-head statistics for Rockets, Warriors in 2024-25 season With a first-round, best-of-seven matchup in the 2025 NBA playoffs on deck, we're taking a look back at previous Rockets-Warriors games this season. With five meetings in the 2024-25 regular season — four originally scheduled, and a fifth coming via a quarterfinal elimination game of the Emirates NBA Cup 2024 — the Houston Rockets and Golden State Warriors know each other quite well. The Warriors (48-30, No. 7 in Western Conference) won three of those five, though Houston (52-30, No. 2 in West) won two of the final three. There was a clear trend across those five games. The Warriors averaged 103.4 points and the Rockets 101.8, and each team's offense versus the other would rate dead last when compared to the average offensive rating among the NBA's 30 teams this season. So, will that translate to the upcoming matchup in the first round of the 2025 NBA playoffs? We'll find out starting Sunday, when the best-of-seven series (schedule) opens at Toyota Center. Looking back at those five previous head-to-head meetings in 2024-25, here's a look back at key statistics for each team and its players. Dates, Scores of Five Previous Meetings Nov. 2 at Houston: Warriors 127, Rockets 121 in overtime (recap) at Houston: Warriors 127, Rockets 121 in overtime (recap) Dec. 5 at Golden State: Warriors 99, Rockets 93 (recap) at Golden State: Warriors 99, Rockets 93 (recap) Dec. 11 at Houston, NBA Cup: Rockets 91, Warriors 90 (recap) at Houston, NBA Cup: Rockets 91, Warriors 90 (recap) Feb. 13 at Houston: Warriors 105, Rockets 98 (recap) at Houston: Warriors 105, Rockets 98 (recap) April 6 at Golden State: Rockets 106, Warriors 96 (recap) Houston Players vs. Golden State This list is limited to players who averaged at least 13 minutes per game while playing in multiple games this season versus the Warriors. Alperen Sengun , five games: 17.0 points, 11.2 rebounds, 4.4 assists, 2.8 turnovers in 28.2 minutes; 47.1% FG, 65.5% on free throws, 51.4% true shooting (TS), -7.8 net rating , five games: 17.0 points, 11.2 rebounds, 4.4 assists, 2.8 turnovers in 28.2 minutes; 47.1% FG, 65.5% on free throws, 51.4% true shooting (TS), -7.8 net rating Jabari Smith Jr. , four games: 14.3 points, 6.0 rebounds in 34.7 minutes; 46.8% FG, 36.7% on 3-pointers, 59.5% TS, -2.1 net rating , four games: 14.3 points, 6.0 rebounds in 34.7 minutes; 46.8% FG, 36.7% on 3-pointers, 59.5% TS, -2.1 net rating Tari Eason , three games: 13.3 points, 6.3 rebounds, 2.0 steals, 1.3 blocks in 26.5 minutes; 51.5% FG, 44.4% on 3-pointers, 57.5% TS, +10.9 net rating , three games: 13.3 points, 6.3 rebounds, 2.0 steals, 1.3 blocks in 26.5 minutes; 51.5% FG, 44.4% on 3-pointers, 57.5% TS, +10.9 net rating Jalen Green , five games: 12.6 points, 3.0 assists, 2.0 steals, 3.0 turnovers in 31.4 minutes; 31.5% FG, 25.0% on 3-pointers, 68.8% on free throws, 39.4% TS, -7.3 net rating , five games: 12.6 points, 3.0 assists, 2.0 steals, 3.0 turnovers in 31.4 minutes; 31.5% FG, 25.0% on 3-pointers, 68.8% on free throws, 39.4% TS, -7.3 net rating Dillon Brooks , five games: 12.4 points, 3.0 rebounds, 2.0 steals in 30.0 minutes; 51.0% FG, 38.1% on 3-pointers, 59.5% TS, -8.6 net rating , five games: 12.4 points, 3.0 rebounds, 2.0 steals in 30.0 minutes; 51.0% FG, 38.1% on 3-pointers, 59.5% TS, -8.6 net rating Amen Thompson , five games: 12.0 points, 8.0 rebounds, 3.6 assists, 1.4 blocks in 28.8 minutes; 48.2% FG, 50.4% TS, +10.1 net rating , five games: 12.0 points, 8.0 rebounds, 3.6 assists, 1.4 blocks in 28.8 minutes; 48.2% FG, 50.4% TS, +10.1 net rating Fred VanVleet , four games: 8.8 points, 5.0 assists, 1.8 turnovers in 37.3 minutes; 22.4% FG, 21.9% on 3-pointers, 33.3% TS, -4.8 net rating , four games: 8.8 points, 5.0 assists, 1.8 turnovers in 37.3 minutes; 22.4% FG, 21.9% on 3-pointers, 33.3% TS, -4.8 net rating Aaron Holiday , five games: 7.8 points, 2.6 rebounds, 2.4 assists in 18.0 minutes; 46.9% FG, 35.3% on 3-pointers, 58.5% TS, +6.3 net rating , five games: 7.8 points, 2.6 rebounds, 2.4 assists in 18.0 minutes; 46.9% FG, 35.3% on 3-pointers, 58.5% TS, +6.3 net rating Steven Adams, three games: 2.7 points, 5.7 rebounds in 13.4 minutes; 66.7% FG, 66.7% TS, +17.6 net rating Golden State Players vs. Houston This list is limited to players who averaged at least 13 minutes per game while playing in multiple games this season versus the Rockets. Jonathan Kuminga , four games: 21.3 points, 6.8 rebounds, 2.8 turnovers in 28.7 minutes; 50.8% FG, 42.1% on 3-pointers, 59.1% on free throws, 58.5% TS, +14.8 net rating , four games: 21.3 points, 6.8 rebounds, 2.8 turnovers in 28.7 minutes; 50.8% FG, 42.1% on 3-pointers, 59.1% on free throws, 58.5% TS, +14.8 net rating Steph Curry , three games: 16.3 points, 5.3 assists, 3.3 rebounds, 2.0 turnovers in 33.9 minutes; 36.4% FG, 30.0% on 3-pointers, 50.6% TS, +2.4 net rating , three games: 16.3 points, 5.3 assists, 3.3 rebounds, 2.0 turnovers in 33.9 minutes; 36.4% FG, 30.0% on 3-pointers, 50.6% TS, +2.4 net rating Jimmy Butler , two games: 16.0 points, 6.5 rebounds, 3.5 assists in 33.7 minutes; 45.5% FG, 40.0% on 3-pointers; 60.6% TS, -5.0 net rating , two games: 16.0 points, 6.5 rebounds, 3.5 assists in 33.7 minutes; 45.5% FG, 40.0% on 3-pointers; 60.6% TS, -5.0 net rating Buddy Hield , five games: 13.8 points, 3.8 rebounds in 26.7 minutes; 45.3% FG, 40.0% on 3-pointers, 62.0% TS, +3.7 net rating , five games: 13.8 points, 3.8 rebounds in 26.7 minutes; 45.3% FG, 40.0% on 3-pointers, 62.0% TS, +3.7 net rating Brandin Podziemski , five games: 13.0 points, 5.8 rebounds, 4.2 assists, 1.4 steals, 2.2 turnovers in 35.0 minutes; 40.0% FG, 33.3% on 3-pointers, 50.1% TS, +2.3 net rating , five games: 13.0 points, 5.8 rebounds, 4.2 assists, 1.4 steals, 2.2 turnovers in 35.0 minutes; 40.0% FG, 33.3% on 3-pointers, 50.1% TS, +2.3 net rating Draymond Green , four games: 9.3 points, 5.3 rebounds, 4.8 assists, 3.5 turnovers in 30.6 minutes; 46.7% FG, 22.2% on 3-pointers, 63.6% on free throws, 53.1% TS, -6.0 net rating , four games: 9.3 points, 5.3 rebounds, 4.8 assists, 3.5 turnovers in 30.6 minutes; 46.7% FG, 22.2% on 3-pointers, 63.6% on free throws, 53.1% TS, -6.0 net rating Gary Payton II , four games: 7.3 points, 4.8 rebounds, 1.8 steals in 16.8 minutes;48.1% FG, 27.3% on 3-pointers, 53.7% TS, -20.6 net rating , four games: 7.3 points, 4.8 rebounds, 1.8 steals in 16.8 minutes;48.1% FG, 27.3% on 3-pointers, 53.7% TS, -20.6 net rating Moses Moody , four games: 7.0 points, 2.5 rebounds in 21.9 minutes; 32.% FG, 33.3% on 3-pointers, 46.7% on free throws, 44.3% TS, +1.3 net rating , four games: 7.0 points, 2.5 rebounds in 21.9 minutes; 32.% FG, 33.3% on 3-pointers, 46.7% on free throws, 44.3% TS, +1.3 net rating Kevon Looney, five games: 4.6 points, 9.0 rebounds, 1.6 assists in 19.4 minutes; 38.1% FG, 58.3% on free throws Rockets' Advanced Statistics vs. Warriors Offensive rating : 103.0 : 103.0 Defensive rating : 104.2 : 104.2 Net rating : -1.2 : -1.2 Assist percentage : 60.0% : 60.0% Assist-to-turnover ratio : 1.67 : 1.67 Assist ratio : 17.0% : 17.0% Offensive rebounding percentage : 32.4% : 32.4% Defensive rebounding percentage : 70.2% : 70.2% Rebounding percentage : 50.5% : 50.5% Turnover percentage : 14.6% : 14.6% Effective field-goal percentage : 48.3% : 48.3% TS : 50.3% : 50.3% Possessions: 97.0 per game Warriors' Advanced Team Statistics vs. Rockets Offensive rating : 104.2 : 104.2 Defensive rating : 103.0 : 103.0 Net rating : +1.2 : +1.2 Assist percentage : 65.4% : 65.4% Assist-to-turnover ratio : 1.57 : 1.57 Assist ratio : 17.5% : 17.5% Offensive rebounding percentage : 29.8% : 29.8% Defensive rebounding percentage : 67.6% : 67.6% Rebounding percentage : 49.5% : 49.5% Turnover percentage : 15.5% : 15.5% Effective field-goal percentage : 50.8% : 50.8% TS : 53.8% : 53.8% Possessions: 97.0 per game Rockets' Traditional Statistics vs. Warriors Points per game : 101.8 : 101.8 Field-goal percentage : 42.6% on 93.8 attempts : 42.6% on 93.8 attempts 3-point percentage : 30.1% on 35.2 attempts : 30.1% on 35.2 attempts Free-throw percentage : 65.9% on 17.0 attempts : 65.9% on 17.0 attempts Offensive rebounds : 13.4 : 13.4 Defensive rebounds : 32.8 : 32.8 Total rebounds : 46.2 : 46.2 Assists : 24.0 : 24.0 Turnovers : 14.4 : 14.4 Steals : 9.4 : 9.4 Blocks : 6.4 : 6.4 Fouls: 20.2 Warriors' Traditional Statistics vs. Rockets Points per game : 103.4 : 103.4 Field-goal percentage : 43.4% on 85.2 attempts : 43.4% on 85.2 attempts 3-point percentage : 34.6% on 36.4 attempts : 34.6% on 36.4 attempts Free-throw percentage : 67.7% on 24.8 attempts : 67.7% on 24.8 attempts Offensive rebounds : 11.0 : 11.0 Defensive rebounds : 34.6 : 34.6 Total rebounds : 45.6 : 45.6 Assists : 24.2 : 24.2 Turnovers : 15.4 : 15.4 Steals : 9.6 : 9.6 Blocks : 4.6 : 4.6 Fouls: 16.2 More: 2025 NBA playoffs: Rockets learn first-round opponent, schedule versus Warriors
USA Today
27-03-2025
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- USA Today
With 10 wins in 11 games, ESPN keeps Rockets at No. 4 in NBA power rankings
With 10 wins in 11 games, ESPN keeps Rockets at No. 4 in NBA power rankings After 10 wins in 11 games, ESPN is listing Houston at No. 4 in its weekly NBA power rankings. Only Oklahoma City, Cleveland, and Boston are higher. In a battle of top-three teams in the Western Conference standings, the Houston Rockets (47-26) dropped a game to the rival Denver Nuggets (46-28) on Sunday night. But that's the only game that Houston has lost in its last 11 outings. Moreover, their advantage in the loss column was restored to two games when the Nuggets lost to Chicago a night later. Thus, Houston held its recently obtained perch at No. 4 in ESPN's weekly NBA power rankings. Each week, these rankings are based are based on where members of the network's in-house panel (Michael Wright, Tim Bontemps, Jamal Collier, Tim MacMahon, Dave McMenamin, Ohm Youngmisuk, and Chris Herring) think each team belongs at this juncture of the 2024-25 season. In rankings published Wednesday, Wright wrote of the Rockets: The Rockets usually don't squander prime opportunities for victories but that wasn't the case Sunday against the Nuggets, despite three-time MVP Nikola Jokic sitting out due to an ankle injury. However, Jamal Murray ran roughshod through the Rockets' defense, dropping 39 points to end Houston's nine-game winning streak. Houston coach Ime Udoka called the performance "sloppy" at a time when the Rockets are looking to tighten key areas for the postseason. Houston has established a physical, defense-first identity that Udoka needs his team to fully embrace in closing out the regular season. For most of the next game, Houston's defense looked much closer to its season-long form (No. 4 in the league) during Tuesday's win over Atlanta. The Rockets held Hawks star Trae Young to a relatively underwhelming night while forcing a game-high 5 turnovers. The next challenge for the Rockets will be maintaining their form away from Houston. While they've won 10 of 11, overall, it's worth noting that eight of their past 10 games have been played at home inside Toyota Center. Starting Thursday in Utah, they will embark upon a three-game road trip against the Jazz (16-57), Phoenix Suns (35-38), and Los Angeles Lakers (44-28). The Rockets are 27-11 at home and 20-15 in road or neutral-site games (Emirates NBA Cup 2024 semifinal in Las Vegas) during the 2024-25 regular season. The only teams ranked ahead of the Rockets by ESPN are those with superior records: the Oklahoma City Thunder (60-12, No. 1 in West), the Cleveland Cavaliers (58-14, No. 1 in East), and the defending champion Boston Celtics (54-19, No. 2 in East). Denver is immediately behind Houston at No. 5 in the league. More: After seven straight wins, ESPN lifts Rockets to No. 4 in NBA power rankings
USA Today
13-02-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Prediction and betting odds for Feb. 13, Golden State Warriors at Houston Rockets
To conclude this week's three-game homestand at Toyota Center, the Houston Rockets will host the Golden State Warriors on Thursday night. Both teams will then have more than a week off until the 2024-25 schedule resumes on Friday, Feb. 21. For both Golden State (27-27) and Houston (34-20), Thursday is the second game of a back-to-back, though with limited travel in-between. The Rockets defeated Phoenix in the same building on Wednesday, while the Warriors had a short postgame flight after losing at nearby Dallas. Due to the back-to-back, both teams could have maintenance absences and/or minutes restrictions in addition to the usual injuries. Thus, it could be something of a ragged and unpredictable game, with players further down the bench perhaps getting an opportunity. For the Warriors and Rockets, it's the first time they've played since Houston's thrilling Emirates NBA Cup 2024 quarterfinal victory in mid-December. That snapped what had been a 15-game winning streak by Golden State in head-to-head matchups. Projected Lineups, Broadcast Info Warriors at Rockets Betting Odds: All NBA Odds via BetMGM: Point spread: Rockets -2.5 Money line: Rockets -145 / Warriors +120 Rockets -145 / Warriors +120 Over-under: 221.5 Warriors at Rockets Injury Updates: Rockets: Jabari Smith Jr., out, left metacarpal fracture Rockets: Fred VanVleet, out, right ankle strain Rockets: Tari Eason, out, left lower leg injury management Rockets: Cody Zeller, out, not with team Rockets: Jack McVeigh, out, G League (two-way) Warriors: Jonathan Kuminga, out, right ankle sprain Prediction and Picks for Warriors at Rockets: Led by Steph Curry, Jimmy Butler, and Draymond Green, Golden State's core is substantially older than the one in Houston. That should give the Rockets an energy advantage on the second night of a back-to-back. That said, since adding Butler via a trade earlier this month, the Warriors are 2-1 while averaging over 121 points per game. Between tired veteran legs and a supercharged offense, that could make the "over" especially tempting. Best Bet: Over 221.5 points (-105) Favorite Prop: Stephen Curry, under 25.5 points (-115) Prediction: 114-110, Rockets More:Rockets coach Ime Udoka sees potential Steven Adams-Alperen Sengun lineups as situational
