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Houston Rockets vs. Golden State Warriors game preview

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Much like Monday night’s game, tonight will be another test for the Houston Rockets as they take on a Golden State Warriors team that is decimated by injuries. Houston might have some injuries of their own, too.

The Warriors have, of course, had Houston’s number in recent years and have even beaten the Rockets when the good guys were full strength and the Dubs weren’t. Remember, Jonathan Kuminga basically beat the Rockets twice last season by himself. As a fan, it’s easy to say “Don’t get beat by a team that’s injured,” but we’ve seen time and time again that the games aren’t played on paper. There’s no such thing as a comfortable win when it comes to the Warriors.

The Warriors still have a collection of talented players, even if it doesn’t reach the heights of Steph Curry and Jimmy Butler III. You know Draymond Green will look for any excuse to beat the Rockets and stick it to Kevin Durant. Brandin Podziemski can score in bunches. Pat Spencer would be the MVP if he only played the Rockets. Golden State just gave Gui Santos a bigger contract. And our old friend Nate Williams is now playing in the Bay Area.

Tip-off

6:30pm CT

How To Watch

Amazon Prime

Injury Report

Rockets

Alperen Sengun: DTD

Amen Thompson: DTD

Steven Adams: OUT

Fred VanVleet: OUT

Jae’Sean Tate: OUT

Jabari Smith Jr.: DTD

Warriors

Steph Curry: OUT

Jimmy Butler III: OUT

Kristaps Porzingis: OUT

Gary Payton II: DTD

Seth Curry: OUT

Moses Moody: OUT

Will Richard: OUT

L.J. Cryer: OUT

The Line (as of this post)

HOU -8.5

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Looking ahead because we can

Friday night at home against the Portland Trail Blazers

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