The Houston Rockets edged the Golden State Warriors 117-116 in a one-point NBA finish, holding off a late Golden State push to secure the win. Both teams shot efficiently overall, with Houston going 31-for-51 (61.0%) from the field and Golden State finishing 28-for-44 (64.0%). The margin ultimately came down to a handful of possessions in the closing minutes, where Houston’s ability to generate quality looks and control the glass proved decisive.
Kevin Durant led the Rockets with 31 points, providing steady half-court scoring and timely shot-making as the game tightened. Houston also got major production from its frontcourt: Alperen Sengun posted 24 points and Jabari Smith Jr. added 23, helping the Rockets win the rebounding battle 38-31 and create extra chances in a game decided by a single point.
Golden State was powered by Stephen Curry’s 29 points and strong ball movement, totaling 34 assists as the Warriors consistently created open looks. Brandin Podziemski contributed 18 points, giving the Warriors another scoring option alongside Curry. Golden State hit 14 three-pointers on 40 attempts, but Houston’s 13 makes on 29 attempts combined with its edge on the boards helped offset the Warriors’ perimeter volume.
Going forward, Houston can point to balanced scoring and rebounding as a winning formula in close games, while Golden State will take positives from its assist total and overall shooting efficiency. In a matchup where both offenses were productive, the Rockets’ extra possessions and late execution were the difference in a one-point result.