third Quarter Report
Down seven on the finish of the second quarter, the Warriors now have the lead. Sitting on a rating of 69-68, they’ve appeared like the higher group, however there’s nonetheless yet another quarter to play.
If the Warriors hold enjoying like this, they will bump their file as much as 15-9 very quickly. Alternatively, the Rockets should make due with a 16-9 file until they flip issues round (and quick).
Who’s Taking part in
Golden State Warriors @ Houston Rockets
Present Information: Golden State 14-9, Houston 16-8
How To Watch
- When: Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 9:30 p.m. ET
- The place: Toyota Heart — Houston, Texas
- TV: TNT
- Observe: CBS Sports App
- Ticket Value: $14.00
What to Know
The Warriors have loved a three-game homestand however will quickly need to mud off their street jerseys. They are going to enterprise away from house to problem the Houston Rockets at 9:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday at Toyota Heart. The Warriors are anticipated to lose this one by two factors, so we’ll see if that provides them a little bit of motivation.
Final Sunday, the Warriors had been in a position to grind out a stable victory over the Timberwolves, taking the sport 114-106. The win took place due to a robust surge beginning on the 11:36 mark of the third quarter, when Golden State was going through a 61-49 deficit.
The Warriors can attribute a lot of their success to Stephen Curry, who earned 30 factors plus eight assists, and Buddy Hield, who went 7 for 13 from past the arc en path to 27 factors plus three steals. That is probably the most threes Hield has posted since again in October.
The Warriors smashed the offensive glass and completed the sport with 14 offensive rebounds (they’re ranked third in offensive rebounds per sport total). That sturdy efficiency was nothing new for the group: they’ve now pulled down at the least ten offensive rebounds in 4 consecutive matches.
In the meantime, the Rockets beat the Clippers 117-106 on Sunday.
The Rockets’ win was the results of a number of spectacular offensive performances. One of the notable got here from Jalen Inexperienced, who posted 31 factors. One other participant making a distinction was Amen Thompson, who went 9 for 14 en path to 22 factors plus eight rebounds.
Golden State’s victory bumped their file as much as 14-9. As for Houston, their win bumped their file as much as 16-8.
Rebounding is more likely to be an enormous issue on this contest: The Warriors have been smashing the glass this season, having averaged 48.7 rebounds per sport (they’re ranked second in rebounds per sport total). Nevertheless, it isn’t just like the Rockets (at the moment ranked first) battle in that division as they have been averaging 49.9. With each groups battling to corral missed photographs, we’ll see if one group can seize an edge.
The Rockets and the Warriors happy each followers and bettors of their final matchups by successful and masking the unfold. Wanting ahead, the Rockets are anticipated to win a good contest, barring any buzzer beaters. Watch out betting them in opposition to the unfold as whereas they’re 16-8 ATS total, they’re solely 2-8 in opposition to Golden State of their most up-to-date matchups.
Odds
Houston is a slight 2-point favourite in opposition to Golden State, based on the newest NBA odds.
The oddsmakers had an excellent really feel for the road for this one, as the sport opened with the Rockets as a 2.5-point favourite.
The over/underneath is 222.5 factors.
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Sequence Historical past
Golden State has gained all the video games they’ve performed in opposition to Houston within the final 2 years.
- Dec 05, 2024 – Golden State 99 vs. Houston 93
- Nov 02, 2024 – Golden State 127 vs. Houston 121
- Apr 04, 2024 – Golden State 133 vs. Houston 110
- Nov 20, 2023 – Golden State 121 vs. Houston 116
- Oct 29, 2023 – Golden State 106 vs. Houston 95
- Mar 20, 2023 – Golden State 121 vs. Houston 108
- Feb 24, 2023 – Golden State 116 vs. Houston 101
- Dec 03, 2022 – Golden State 120 vs. Houston 101
- Nov 20, 2022 – Golden State 127 vs. Houston 120
- Jan 31, 2022 – Golden State 122 vs. Houston 108
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