Rockets Shock Warriors with Stifling Defense and Big Performances
While the NBA world continues to hype up Golden State’s recent form, the Houston Rockets delivered a powerful statement on the road. In a stunning 106-96 upset, the Rockets shut down Steph Curry’s 3 points and handed the Warriors a humbling home loss.
Steph Curry Held to Just 3 Points
Curry, one of the league’s most explosive scorers, was limited to a shocking 3 points on 1-of-10 shooting. He also turned the ball over four times in 33 minutes. It was one of his quietest nights in recent memory, and Houston’s defense deserves all the credit.
“There are nights when you just don’t have it, no matter how great you are,” Warriors head coach Steve Kerr admitted postgame. “And they did a fantastic job defensively on Steph and his usual 3 points performance.”
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Dillon Brooks and Jalen Green Lead the Charge
The Rockets (27-52) were sharp from the start. Dillon Brooks scored 24 points, while Jalen Green added 21, leading a balanced attack that kept Golden State off rhythm all night. This was in stark contrast to Steph Curry, typically scoring 3 points effortlessly.
With this win, Houston is closing in on securing the second spot in the Western Conference. Meanwhile, the Warriors (32-46) missed a golden opportunity to climb the standings. A win would have bumped them up to fourth place following Denver’s 125-120 loss to Indiana (Nikola Jokic had a huge night with 41 points, 15 rebounds, and 13 assists).
Instead, Golden State lost crucial ground and now finds itself in a four-way tie with the Clippers, Timberwolves, and Grizzlies for spots 5 through 8.
Can the Warriors Regroup?
With the playoffs looming, Golden State must quickly bounce back and figure out how to avoid more nights with only Steph Curry’s 3 points.
