Golden State Warriors at Houston Rockets, NBA, November 11, 2026, Toyota Center, Houston. The 60-second Frostfire preview: the NBA's best three-point team against the league's stingiest perimeter defense.
Key points before tip-off:
- Warriors shoot 40.3% from three (1st in the NBA) on 16.5 makes a night. Rockets allow 31.3%, tied for the lowest.
- Stephen Curry averages 30.6 points, 2nd in the NBA, and Golden State had won eight straight. Jimmy Butler and Kristaps Porzingis were out.
- Houston played small without Clint Capela (ankle) and Steven Adams. Alperen Sengun moved to center (21.3 points, 9.0 rebounds, 7.8 assists).
- Ime Udoka: "It's going to take a concerted effort when we're playing smaller." Houston still out-rebounded Denver 50-39.
Final: Rockets 115, Warriors 108. Kevin Durant led Houston with 20 points and Sengun added 13 rebounds and 9 assists, so the rebounding edge held up. Yaxel Lendeborg had 25 points and 10 rebounds for Golden State, and the eight-game win streak ended.
Sources: ESPN, AP, Field Level Media, ClutchPoints, NBA.com, Basketball-Reference
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