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Rockets Fall 127-121 Against Golden State - Game Recap

Buddy Hield went off for 27 points and added 7 rebounds leading Golden State over Houston, 127-121, on Saturday at Toyota Center.

The Warriors were a +4.5-point underdog in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters. The combined score went OVER the total, which closed at 215.5.

Golden State got 23 points from Jonathan Kuminga and another 15 points from Andrew Wiggins. Brandin Podziemski contributed 6 assists, while Draymond Green cleaned the glass with 11 rebounds.

The Rockets got a 27-point performance from Tari Eason, who was supported by 21 points from Jabari Smith Jr.. Fred VanVleet had 5 assists in a losing cause for Houston, while Amen Thompson grabbed 11 rebounds.

Golden State led at halftime, 71-43.

Houston won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 49-47.

Next game, Golden State takes its act on the road to face Washington looking for another win. For Houston, they head home to face New York.