Houston Rockets vs Golden State Warriors Player Stats and Box Score - Nov. 26 | 2025-26 NBA Season

The Houston Rockets rallied to beat the Golden State Warriors 104-100 on Wednesday. Houston trailed 57-49 at halftime but dominated the second half 57-41 to win the game. Reed Sheppard arguably had the best game of his career, delivering 31 points, nine rebounds and five assists to lead the Rockets.

Jimmy Butler paced the Warriors, who have been eliminated from the NBA Cup, with 21 points, five rebounds and five assists. Steph Curry struggled against Houston's physical defense, finishing with 14 points on 4-for-13 shooting. He added five assists but committed seven turnovers. The two-time MVP limped to the locker room with 35.2 seconds remaining.

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Houston Rockets vs Golden State Warriors player stats and box score

Rockets player stats and box score

Player	PTS	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	FG	3-PT FG	FT	+/-
Jabari Smith Jr.	15	4	2	1	0	0	4-11	2-5	3-7	+2
Alperen Sengun	16	6	6	1	0	1	7-18	0-4	2-5	-14
Josh Okogie	3	3	1	2	0	3	1-5	1-3	0-2	-13
Amen Thompson	10	14	3	1	0	2	4-12	0-3	2-2	+2
Reed Sheppard	31	9	5	1	2	2	12-25	4-12	3-4	+7
Jae'Sean Tate	5	2	0	0	0	0	2-2	1-1	0-0	-1
Clint Capela	6	12	2	1	1	0	3-8	0-0	0-0	+16
Aaron Holiday	14	3	3	0	0	2	4-16	3-11	3-4	+21
JD Davison	4	0	2	1	0	0	2-2	0-0	0-0	0
Jeff Green	DNP	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Tari Eason	DNP	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Isaiah Crawford	DNP	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Steven Adams	DNP	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-

Warriors player stats and box score

Player	PTS	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	FG	3-PT FG	FT	+/-
Jimmy Butler III	21	5	5	2	0	0	6-11	2-4	7-7	-4
Draymond Green	12	8	8	0	2	5	5-8	2-5	0-0	+9
Stephen Curry	14	7	5	0	2	7	4-13	2-9	4-4	+5
Moses Moody	9	7	1	0	0	0	2-8	1-5	4-4	+7
Will Richard	18	6	0	2	0	0	7-12	2-7	2-2	+1
Gui Santos	0	1	1	0	0	2	0-2	0-1	0-0	-11
Quinten Post	12	5	1	3	1	0	5-11	1-6	1-2	-7
Buddy Hield	0	3	0	0	0	0	0-4	0-3	0-0	-10
Gary Payton II	0	1	1	0	0	1	0-1	0-0	0-0	+3
Pat Spencer	0	0	1	0	0	0	0-1	0-0	0-0	-6
Brandon Podziemski	14	4	2	1	0	2	6-11	2-3	0-2	-7
Trayce Jackson-Davis	DNP	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-

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Houston Rockets vs Golden State Warriors Game Summary

The Houston Rockets visited the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday for a crucial NBA Cup game. Without Kevin Durant, the Rockets needed Alperen Sengun, Reed Sheppard and Amen Thompson to step up. A win by the Rockets would keep their chances of entering the next round alive.

The Rockets trailed 20-11 halfway through the first quarter before regrouping to make the game close. Reed Sheppard's 11 points keyed the turnaround. Clint Capela's back-to-back baskets inched Houston to within 22-20, forcing the Dubs to a timeout.

A defensive slugfest ensued after the timeout, helping the Warriors to a 25-22 after the first quarter ended.

The Golden State Warriors' zone defense caused problems for the Rockets in the second quarter. Even when playing undersized, the Dubs contained the visiting team's imposing frontline. Golden State's balanced attack helped them to a 59-47 lead at halftime.

The Rockets clamped down on the Warriors, particularly late in the third quarter. They cut the halftime deficit to 76-74 heading into the final 12 minutes. Reed Sheppard, who had 15 first-half points, dropped nine more to lead Houston's offense.

The fourth quarter was a slugfest on both ends. Houston regained the lead after Aaron Holiday drained a 3-pointer to open the final frame. Golden State moved to within 102-100 following Moses Moody's 27-footer.

Reed Sheppard made two free throws with 5.4 seconds left before Moody missed a triple, enabling the Houston Rockets to win 104-100.