3rd Quarter Report
Down seven at the end of the second quarter, the Warriors now have the lead with a score of 69-68. Their performance indicated they have looked like the better team, but there is still one more quarter to play.
If the Warriors maintain their current play, they could improve their record to 15-9, while the Rockets would need to turn things around quickly to preserve their 16-9 record.
Who’s Playing
The matchup features the Golden State Warriors taking on the Houston Rockets.
Current Records: Golden State 14-9, Houston 16-8
How To Watch
- When: Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 9:30 p.m. ET
- Where: Toyota Center—Houston, Texas
- TV: TNT
- Follow: CBS Sports App
- Ticket Cost: $14.00
What to Know
The Warriors have enjoyed three straight wins at home but will soon hit the road to challenge the Houston Rockets. Expectations are that the Rockets will take this contest by two points, which may provide the Warriors some motivation.
In their previous game, the Warriors secured a solid victory over the Timberwolves, taking the match 114-106, thanks to a notable surge starting at the 11:36 mark of the third quarter.
Key contributions came from Stephen Curry with 30 points and eight assists, and Buddy Hield, who managed 27 points while hitting 7 of 13 shots from beyond the arc.
The Warriors dominated on the offensive glass, recording 14 offensive rebounds, maintaining their third-place ranking in this area.
On the other side, the Rockets recently defeated the Clippers 117-106, led by Jalen Green’s impressive 31 points and Amen Thompson’s contribution of 22 points.
As a result, the Warriors raised their record to 14-9, while Houston improved to 16-8.
Rebounding will play a crucial role in this game, with the Warriors averaging 48.7 rebounds per game, ranking second, while the Rockets are averaging 49.9, leading the league.
In the previous matchups, the Warriors have managed to win all games against the Rockets in the last two years.
Odds
Houston enters as a slight 2-point favorite, with the game opening at 2.5 points favoring the Rockets.
The over/under is set at 222.5 points, indicating a competitive contest ahead.
