Golden State Warriors vs. Houston Rockets: Live Score, Highlights and Reaction
In a game that featured a whopping 70 three-point attempts, the Golden State Warriors (5-0) outlasted the Houston Rockets (6-1), winning 98-87 Saturday.
The Warriors were led by Stephen Curry, who had a superstar performance on the way to 34 points, 10 rebounds and five assists. He was 13-of-19 from the field and 6-of-9 from three-point range.
Three other Warriors reached double figures, including a season-high 15 for Andre Iguodala off the bench.
The Rockets were without three starters, Dwight Howard, Terrence Jones and Patrick Beverley, but controlled most of the game by playing gritty defense and getting timely scoring from James Harden and Isaiah Canaan.
Harden scored 22 points on 7-of-24 shooting to go along with seven boards and seven assists. Canaan dropped a career-high 21 on 7-of-12 shooting.
The Warriors next game will be on the road, against the Phoenix Suns, Sunday at 8 p.m. ET. The Rockets will be on the road to take on the Minnesota Timberwolves, Wednesday at 10 p.m. ET.
