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Houston edged Golden State 117–116 on April 5 at Chase Center in a tightly contested matchup that stayed well below the Vegas total of 227.5 points. Kevin Durant led the Rockets with 31 points, while Alperen Sengun added 24 as Houston shot 55% from the field and grabbed 38 rebounds to Golden State's 31. Stephen Curry paced the Warriors with 29 points, supported by Bogdan Podziemski's 18, though Golden State connected on 14 three-pointers compared to Houston's 13. The decisive moment came in the third quarter, when Houston exploded for 37 points to build separation, while Golden State managed only 29 in the same frame. Houston's defensive rating of 119.8 proved marginally superior to Golden State's 125.3, and despite committing 13 turnovers, the Rockets' 55% shooting efficiency overcame the Warriors' balanced 34 assists. The loss tightens Golden State's playoff positioning as Houston continues its strong form.
