Curry Leads Warriors Against Rockets in Crucial NBA Clash

MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin, USA — On Thursday, February 13, 2025, the Golden State Warriors will face the Houston Rockets at 8:00 PM ET at the Toyota Center. The matchup comes as both teams vie for better positioning in the Western Conference, with Warriors star Stephen Curry poised to play a pivotal role.

Despite injuries to key players, the Warriors maintain their playoff hopes, currently averaging 112.1 points per game, with Curry contributing nearly 25% of the overall scoring. This season, Curry is averaging 23.3 points per game, but in his last five outings, he has elevated his performance to an impressive 33.2 points per game.

In their previous matchup this season, Curry scored 19 points against the Rockets back in December, along with averaging three rebounds and five assists. Now, he is expected to take on the scoring duties once again. This will mark his sixth consecutive away game, and he is anticipated to log around 32 minutes on the court.

Curry’s recent performance has shown marked improvement in both scoring and rebounding. Over the last five games, he has exceeded 30 points in four of those encounters and surpassed 24 points in two additional games. His rebounding has also seen a bump, with him grabbing five or more boards in three of the last four games and averaging five or more assists in four of his last six performances.

Bookmakers have set intriguing player prop bets for Curry ahead of the game. BetMGM offers odds of -118 for Curry to score over 24.5 points and -140 for him to collect more than 3.5 rebounds against the Rockets.

With both teams striving to improve their playoff standings, the Warriors look to recover after a close 111-107 loss to the Dallas Mavericks. Head coach Steve Kerr expressed confidence in his team’s ability to bounce back, stating, ‘Stephen has been incredible, and we are relying on his experience and leadership.’

The Warriors’ recent performance will be under scrutiny as they take on a Rockets team that is beginning to show promise. If the Warriors can secure a victory, they will clinch the season series against Houston.

The game will be broadcast on NBC Sports Bay Area and Spectrum Sportsnet, allowing fans to tune in for what promises to be an exciting evening of NBA action.