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Houston defeated Golden State 104–100 at Chase Center on November 26, with the Rockets' R. Sheppard leading all scorers with 31 points while A. Sengun added 16. The game finished below the Vegas total of 224.5, with both teams struggling offensively; Golden State shot 42.7 percent from the field and made 12 three-pointers, while Houston connected on 11 threes but shot just 39.4 percent overall. The decisive quarter came in the fourth, when Houston outscored the Warriors 30–24 to secure the road victory. Golden State's J. Butler III (21 points) and W. Richard (18 points) led the hosts, but the Warriors' defense allowed a 110.0 rating and committed 16 turnovers compared to Houston's 10, a turnover differential that proved costly. Houston's rebounding advantage of 53–47 also provided crucial second-chance opportunities. The loss drops Golden State further in the Western Conference standings as Houston climbs the playoff picture.
