Curry's return and 29 points weren't enough to secure a 117-116 victory for the Rockets over the Warriors.

2026-04-06 06:10

April 6th - The Rockets narrowly defeated the Warriors 117-116. Durant contributed 31 points, 8 rebounds, and 8 assists, while Shen Jing added 24 points, 6 rebounds, and 7 assists. For the Warriors, Curry returned to the lineup and scored 29 points, 2 rebounds, and 4 assists, while Pojemski had 18 points, 2 rebounds, and 3 assists.

In the first quarter, the Warriors started with a 7-0 run to take the lead. The Rockets, led by Durant, continued to close the gap. At the end of the first quarter, the Warriors led 31-26. In the second quarter, the Rockets hit consecutive three-pointers to take the lead. Curry then scored consecutive points to help the Warriors stay close, but the Rockets relied on Durant and his teammates' consistent output. At halftime, the Rockets led 55-53.

After switching sides, the Rockets, relying on Durant, Shen Jing, and Smith, once extended their lead to double digits. Curry narrowed the gap to single digits late in the quarter. At the end of the third quarter, the Rockets led 92-82 . In the final quarter, the Warriors, relying on Curry and his teammates' crucial shots, briefly took the lead. At the critical moment, Durant assisted Shen Jing to complete the comeback. Ultimately, the Rockets narrowly defeated the Warriors 117-116 .

Rockets player statistics

Durant 31 points , 8 rebounds, 8 assists; Shen Jing 24 points , 6 rebounds , 7 assists; Smith 23 points , 9 rebounds, 1 assist; Thompson 18 points , 3 rebounds , 7 assists; Sheppard 11 points, 2 assists; Holiday 6 points , 2 rebounds , 4 assists; Ethan 2 points, 4 rebounds; Okogie 2 points , 2 rebounds; Capela 2 rebounds .

Warriors player statistics

Curry 29 points , 2 rebounds, 4 assists; Pojemski 18 points , 2 rebounds , 3 assists; Santos 15 points , 4 rebounds, 1 assist; Payton II 14 points , 3 rebounds, 2 assists; Porzingis 9 points, 8 rebounds, 3 assists; Spencer 7 points, 1 rebound, 3 assists; Green 7 points, 6 rebounds , 12 assists

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