Golden State Warriors (8-3, fourth in the Western Conference) vs. Houston Rockets (8-3, sixth in the Western Conference)

Houston; Wednesday, 9:30 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: Golden State will attempt to continue its eight-game win streak with a victory over Houston.

Houston finished 52-30 overall, 29-23 in Western Conference action and 30-11 at home during the 2025-26 season. The Rockets averaged 115.2 points per game while shooting 47.9% from the field and 36.4% from 3-point distance last season.

Golden State finished 37-45 overall and 24-28 in Western Conference action during the 2025-26 season. The Warriors shot 46.1% from the field and 35.6% from 3-point range last season.

INJURIES: Rockets: Clint Capela: out (ankle), Steven Adams: out (calf).

Warriors: Will Richard: out (thumb), Moses Moody: out (knee), Kristaps Porzingis: out (illness), Jimmy Butler III: out (knee), Gary Payton II: day to day (knee).

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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.