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Warriors survive Rockets in OT (127-121)

Image: Garry Payton II and Steph Curry @Warriors

The Golden State Warriors just bagged their 3rd straight win without their leader Steph Curry, and manage to do it even after squandering a 31 points. After the Warriors built a 31-point lead in the first half, the Rockets answered with an 18-2 run to start the fourth quarter.

In regulation, the Warriors lead by 5 with 28.1 secs remaining but the Rockets manage to close the gap on a Jabari Smith Jr. 26-foot three pointer and Tari Eason manage to tie game by making both of his free throw after being fouled by Draymond Green, committing his 6th personal foul of the game.

Jonathan Kuminga, then took over in OT, scoring 4-consecutve points, then Kyle Anderson added another 2-points to build a 6 point lead with just 2:28 remaining in the period. Fred VanVleet was able to answer by making a driving layup but that was the last point for the Rockets but the clock expires.

The Warriors was lead by Buddy Hield with 27 points and 7 rebounds, followed by Jonathan Kuminga’s 23 points and 6 rebounds. Andrew Wiggins added 15 points for the Warrios in his return after missing two games with a strained back.

Tari Eason led the Rockets with 27 points, 9 rebounds and 4 steals. Jabari Smith Jr. added 21 points and 7 rebounds.

Houston Rockets will host the NY Knicks, while the Warriors will visit the Wizards, both games will be this on Monday evening.