Rockets Host Streaking Warriors
The Houston Rockets play host to the Golden State Warriors at Toyota Center on Thursday evening.

The Rockets (38-37) have dropped two in a row but hope to get back on track as they return home for a two-game stand with the opportunity to improve on their, 26-12, home record. Jalen Green remains in a dominant groove, averaging 30.8 points, 7.3 rebounds, 4.3 assists and 1.2 steals over the last 10 games. Fred VanVleet is averaging 17.2 points, 3.3 rebounds, 8.3 assists and 2.2 steals over the same stretch. Amen Thompson is also playing well, averaging 14.4 points, 10.8 rebounds, 3.2 assists and 1.8 steals across the last five outings. The Rockets average 114.1 points per game, and they hold opponents to an average of 112.6 points, which is 10th fewest in the league. Alperen Sengun (ankle) remains sidelined.

Meanwhile, the Warriors (41-34) have won five in a row and look to keep rolling as they head back out on the road for a one-game trip with the chance to add to their, 22-15, road record. Stephen Curry continues to lead the way averaging 26.4 points, 4.3 rebounds and 5.0 assists per game. Klay Thompson averages 17.3 points, 3.3 rebounds and 2.2 assists, while Andrew Wiggins is averaging 13.0 points, 4.5 rebounds and 1.7 assists per game. Draymond Green also continues to offer a well-rounded effort, averaging 8.9 points, 7.2 rebounds, 6.0 assists and 1.0 steals per game. The Warriors average 117.8 points per game, which is eighth most in the league, and they give up an average of 115.6 points per game. Jonathan Kuminga (knee) has missed the last four games and is listed as questionable for action.
Posted on: 4/3/2024 8:36 PM