On Wednesday night, the Houston Rockets finally breathed a sigh of relief, stacking another win to their resume with an all-out, team effort versus the Phoenix

Thursday night, the Rockets face off against their longtime rival, the Golden State Warriors. The Rockets will not only be without VanVleet and Smith but also Tari Eason and Steven Adams as they usually sit out the second night of a back-to-back.

The Houston Rockets sported the NBA's No. 10 offense from Opening Night through Feb.1, a marked jump from last year's bottom-10 mark. Recent weeks featured a severe regression, with one player's absence as a central culprit.

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Amid the Houston Rockets’ 48-point first quarter against the Minnesota Timberwolves over the weekend, the return of Jabari Smith Jr. — and more importantly, Ime Udoka’s utilization of the third-year big — was a reminder of his value.

The Golden State Warriors face the Houston Rockets in a crucial Western Conference showdown. The Warriors, with a 27-26 record, look to continue their momentum against the Rockets, who hold a 34-20 record.

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The Golden State Warriors won 105-98 against the Houston Rockets. Stephen Curry scored 27 points leading the Warriors. Despite a strong push by the Rockets in the final quarter, the Warriors managed to secure the win.

The Warriors lost one last night they would certainly like to have back. A severely limited Mavericks’ team led by 42 points from Kyrie Irving outdueled Golden State 111-107. Last night, the Rockets won their second in a row, 119-111. A balanced Rockets’ attack overcame 37 points from Kevin Durant as Houston moved to 34-20 on the season.

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Golden State Warriors edged past the Houston Rockets 105-98, surviving a late fourth-quarter push in their NBA game on Thursday night. Stephen Curry led the charge with 27 points, while Jimmy Butler III added 19 points and 8 rebounds,