NBA Game Preview: Houston Rockets (11-4) vs. Golden State Warriors (10-9)

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Venue & Game Info

Location: Chase Center, San Francisco, California

Tipoff: 7:30 PM PT

Capacity: ~18,000

Broadcast: ESPN / NBC Sports Bay Area / Space City Home Network

Injury Report

Houston Rockets:

Amen Thompson (G) – ankle soreness, questionable

Dillon Brooks (F) – healthy, expected to start

Alperen Şengün (C) – healthy, expected to start

Golden State Warriors:

Stephen Curry (G) – minor groin strain, probable

Draymond Green (F) – suspension served, available

Andrew Wiggins (F) – knee soreness, questionable

Key Player Matchups

Jalen Green (HOU) vs. Stephen Curry (GSW): Explosive young scorer against the veteran sharpshooter.

Alperen Şengün (HOU) vs. Draymond Green (GSW): Skilled offensive big vs. defensive anchor.

Dillon Brooks (HOU) vs. Klay Thompson (GSW): Defensive stopper vs. perimeter shooting veteran.

Team Recent Form

Houston Rockets:

W vs Dallas (124–118)

W vs Memphis (112–108)

L vs Denver (118–110)

W vs Portland (109–102)

W vs Sacramento (120–115)

Form: 4–1 in last 5, top-10 offense and defense.

Golden State Warriors:

W vs Phoenix (118–110)

L vs Minnesota (124–117)

W vs Clippers (112–108)

L vs Lakers (115–103)

W vs Utah (120–109)

Form: 3–2 in last 5, inconsistent but improving with Curry back.

Series History

Warriors lead all-time series 148–97.

Golden State won 3 of 4 meetings in the 2024–25 season.

Last meeting: Warriors 118–110 win in Houston (March 2025).

Betting Trends

Rockets are 8–3 ATS in last 11 games.

Warriors are 5–5 ATS in last 10 games.

Rockets games trend under (defense-first with Şengün anchoring).

Warriors games trend over (fast pace, perimeter shooting).

Projected Score: Houston Rockets 114 – Golden State Warriors 111

Reasoning: Houston’s depth and defensive balance give them a slight edge, especially if Curry is limited. Golden State’s home-court advantage keeps it close, but the Rockets’ recent form suggests they can steal a road win.

Final Take: Expect a competitive Western Conference clash. Houston’s youth and defense meet Golden State’s veteran shooting, with the Rockets offering strong value as underdogs.

Game Odds

Houston Rockets                              225

Golden State Warriors                   – 2

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Tuesday, November 25, 2025

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