Rockets Aim for Third Straight Win Against Warriors

SAN FRANCISCO, California — The Houston Rockets will seek to extend their winning streak to three games as they face the Golden State Warriors Wednesday evening at the Chase Center in the NBA’s 2025-26 regular season.

Currently, the Rockets hold an impressive record of 11 wins and 4 losses, positioning them fourth in the Western Conference standings. The Warriors, on the other hand, are in eighth place with a record of 10 wins and 9 losses.

Despite Houston’s strong performance this season, they will be without several key players due to injuries. Notable absences include Stephen Adams (ankle), Kevin Durant (personal reasons), Tari Eason (oblique), Dorian Finney-Smith (ankle), and Fred VanVleet (ACL).

The Warriors also have their share of injury woes, with Al Horford (sciatica), Jonathan Kuminga (knee), and De'Anthony Melton (ACL) out for the game. Draymond Green (foot) is listed as probable.

The last matchup between these two teams saw Houston secure a road victory against Golden State, winning 114-92. However, the Warriors defeated the Portland Trail Blazers at home 134-117 in their previous game.

As the teams prepare for this highly anticipated game, fans at the Chase Center are eager to support their home team. The atmosphere is expected to be electric as both squads aim to build momentum heading into the playoffs.

The game is scheduled to tip-off at 7:00 PM PT, with players ready to showcase their skills on the court. This clash promises to be an exciting encounter as the Rockets and Warriors navigate their respective injury challenges and fight for playoff positioning in the Western Conference.