The Houston Rockets rode a blistering first quarter to a 115-108 win over the Golden State Warriors on Thursday, handing Golden State only its second loss in its last nine games.
Houston poured in 35 first-quarter points to lead by 15, and its lead peaked at 18. Golden State clawed back with a 31-point second quarter, but the Rockets controlled the paint with 50 points inside, and 90.9% shooting at the rim, and added 23 points off turnovers.
Kevin Durant scored 20, Alperen Sengun had 19 points, 13 rebounds and 9 assists, Amen Thompson added 19, and Fred VanVleet chipped in 18 on 6-of-9 shooting.
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For Golden State, Yaxel Lendeborg posted 25 points and 10 rebounds, and Brandin Podziemski scored 22. The bench produced 49 points, but the Warriors shot just 41% overall and 17-of-51 from deep. Golden State was without their leading scorer, Steph Curry after exiting the game early in the first quarter with right abdominal soreness. Curry finished with 3 points.
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Warriors will wisit San Antonio on Friday night as they continue a five-game road trip, while the Rockets will host the Jazz on Friday night.
