NBA · Final

Rockets Edge Warriors in Close Contest

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116

Sunday, April 5, 2026, 10:00 PM ET · Chase Center

Houston Rockets 117, Golden State Warriors 116, final. Our NBA picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Quick answers

Who won Houston Rockets vs Golden State Warriors?

Houston Rockets beat Golden State Warriors 117-116 at Chase Center on April 5, 2026.

Who was favored in Houston Rockets vs Golden State Warriors?

Houston Rockets were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -180 (about 64% implied). The favorite won.

In a thrilling matchup at the Chase Center, the Houston Rockets narrowly defeated the Golden State Warriors 117-116. This game was particularly significant as it marked the third meeting of the season between these two teams, with Houston winning the series 2-1. The Rockets have been in strong form lately, riding a five-game winning streak, while the Warriors have struggled, losing their last three games.

The Warriors entered this game with a record of 36-42, having averaged 112.9 points per game over their last ten outings while allowing 120.2 points. Their recent form has been disappointing, with a record of 4-6 in their last ten games. At home, they managed a 2-2 record in their last four games but faced difficulties on the road, going 2-4 in their last six away games. In their last five games, the Warriors averaged 111.4 points while allowing 118.6, highlighting their defensive struggles.

Conversely, the Rockets came into the game with a record of 49-29 and have been one of the stronger teams in the league, averaging 121.1 points while allowing 110.7 points in their last ten games. Their recent form has been impressive, with a 7-3 record over the last ten games, including their current five-game winning streak. On the road, they have a record of 2-2 in their last four games, but they have excelled at home with a 5-1 record.

In terms of head-to-head matchups, the Rockets and Warriors have faced each other seven times in the last two seasons, with the Warriors holding a slight edge at 4-3. Their previous encounters this season included a close 115-113 victory for the Rockets in March and a 104-100 win for the Warriors in November.

Injuries played a significant role in this game. The Warriors were without Jimmy Butler III and Moses Moody, both sidelined due to knee injuries. The Rockets had Kevin Durant, Fred VanVleet, and Steven Adams listed as day-to-day due to ankle and knee issues, which added an element of uncertainty to their lineup.

The betting market reflected Houston's recent success, with DraftKings listing the Rockets as 3.5-point favorites. The total for the game was set at 227.5, with odds of -112 for the over and -108 for the under. Houston’s moneyline was priced at -180, while the Warriors were at +150.

The game was played under typical April basketball conditions, with both teams looking to secure a crucial victory as the playoffs approached. Fans were treated to a closely contested fourth quarter, with several lead changes and clutch plays.

Key moments in the fourth quarter included a 27-foot three-point jumper by Kevin Durant, which helped the Rockets regain a narrow lead. The Warriors responded with a layup from Gary Payton II and a layup from Stephen Curry, keeping the game tight. However, Alperen Sengun's late free throw and a four-foot layup sealed the win for Houston, despite a valiant effort from the Warriors.

Overall, this game showcased the competitive spirit of both teams, with the Rockets continuing their winning ways and the Warriors searching for answers as they head toward the end of the regular season.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	HOU -3.5	227.5 o -112 / u -108	Houston Rockets -180 · Golden State Warriors +150

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Injury report

Jimmy Butler IIIOutKneeGolden State Warriors
Moses MoodyOutKneeGolden State Warriors
Kevin DurantDay-To-DayAnkleHouston Rockets
Fred VanVleetDay-To-DayKneeHouston Rockets
Steven AdamsDay-To-DayAnkleHouston Rockets

Leaders

PointsStephen Curry29Golden State Warriors
AssistsDraymond Green12Golden State Warriors
ReboundsKristaps Porzingis8Golden State Warriors
PointsKevin Durant31Houston Rockets
AssistsKevin Durant8Houston Rockets
ReboundsJabari Smith Jr.9Houston Rockets

Recent form

Golden State Warriors

Last 10: 4-6Streak L3112.9 scored · 120.2 allowed per game2-2 at home

L111-118vs Cleveland CavaliersApr 3
L113-127vs San Antonio SpursApr 2
L93-116at Denver NuggetsMar 30
W131-126vs Washington WizardsMar 28
W109-106vs Brooklyn NetsMar 26
W137-131at Dallas MavericksMar 24
L110-126at Atlanta HawksMar 22
L101-115at Detroit PistonsMar 20
L99-120at Boston CelticsMar 18
W125-117at Washington WizardsMar 16

Houston Rockets

Last 10: 7-3Streak W5121.1 scored · 110.7 allowed per game2-2 away

W140-106vs Utah JazzApr 4
W119-113vs Milwaukee BucksApr 2
W111-94vs New York KnicksApr 1
W134-102at New Orleans PelicansMar 29
W119-109at Memphis GrizzliesMar 28
L108-110at Minnesota TimberwolvesMar 26
L124-132at Chicago BullsMar 24
W123-122vs Miami HeatMar 22
W117-95vs Atlanta HawksMar 21
L116-124vs Los Angeles LakersMar 19

Standings

Team	Games behind	Lost	Streak	Win %	Won
San Antonio	-	20	L1	.756	62
Houston	10	30	W1	.634	52
New Orleans	36	56	L2	.317	26
Dallas	36	56	W1	.317	26
Memphis	37	57	L8	.305	25
LA Lakers	-	29	W3	.646	53
Phoenix	8	37	W1	.549	45
LA Clippers	11	40	W1	.512	42
Golden State	16	45	L3	.451	37
Sacramento	31	60	L1	.268	22

Box score

Stat	Houston Rockets	Golden State Warriors
Field goals	44-80	42-84
Field goal %	55	50
Three-pointers	13-29	14-40
Three-point %	45	35
Free throws	16-19	18-20
Free throw %	84	90
Rebounds	38	31
Offensive rebounds	8	6
Defensive rebounds	30	25
Assists	30	34
Steals	4	7
Blocks	7	3
Turnovers	13	10
Team turnovers	1	0
Technical fouls	0	1
Technical fouls, total	0	1
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	23	14
Fast-break points	8	8
Points in the paint	54	52
Fouls	16	19
Largest lead	15	7
Lead changes	5	5
Time in front	64	32

How the scoring went

3rd Quarter84-75Gary Payton II makes free throw 2 of 2
3rd Quarter84-77Stephen Curry makes 8-foot two point shot
3rd Quarter84-80Stephen Curry makes 26-foot three point step back jumpshot
3rd Quarter86-80Kevin Durant makes 13-foot two point shot (Aaron Holiday assists)
3rd Quarter86-81Stephen Curry makes free throw 1 of 2
3rd Quarter86-82Stephen Curry makes free throw 2 of 2
3rd Quarter88-82Amen Thompson makes 3-foot layup (Alperen Sengun assists)
3rd Quarter90-82Amen Thompson makes 1-foot dunk (Alperen Sengun assists)
3rd Quarter91-82Kevin Durant makes free throw 1 of 2
3rd Quarter92-82Kevin Durant makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter92-85Pat Spencer makes 25-foot three point step back jumpshot
4th Quarter92-87Gary Payton II makes two point shot
4th Quarter94-87Jabari Smith Jr. makes 9-foot fade away jump shot (Alperen Sengun assists)
4th Quarter95-87Alperen Sengun makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter96-87Alperen Sengun makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter97-87Reed Sheppard makes technical free throw
4th Quarter98-87Josh Okogie makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter99-87Josh Okogie makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter99-89Pat Spencer makes driving layup (Brandin Podziemski assists)
4th Quarter102-89Reed Sheppard makes 25-foot three pointer
4th Quarter102-92Brandin Podziemski makes 25-foot three point step back jumpshot (Pat Spencer assists)
4th Quarter104-92Jabari Smith Jr. makes 1-foot driving dunk (Aaron Holiday assists)
4th Quarter106-92Reed Sheppard makes 6-foot two point shot
4th Quarter106-93Pat Spencer makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter106-94Pat Spencer makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter106-96Draymond Green makes 3-foot layup (Charles Bassey assists)
4th Quarter106-99De'Anthony Melton makes 25-foot three point jumper (Pat Spencer assists)
4th Quarter108-99Amen Thompson makes dunk (Kevin Durant assists)
4th Quarter109-99Amen Thompson makes free throw 1 of 1
4th Quarter109-101Gary Payton II makes driving layup (Stephen Curry assists)
4th Quarter109-104Stephen Curry makes 28-foot three point jumper (Draymond Green assists)
4th Quarter109-107De'Anthony Melton makes 23-foot three point jumper (Draymond Green assists)
4th Quarter112-107Kevin Durant makes 27-foot three point jumper (Alperen Sengun assists)
4th Quarter112-109Gary Payton II makes 2-foot layup (Stephen Curry assists)
4th Quarter112-111Stephen Curry makes layup (Draymond Green assists)
4th Quarter114-111Alperen Sengun makes 10-foot jumper (Kevin Durant assists)
4th Quarter115-111Alperen Sengun makes free throw 1 of 1
4th Quarter115-114Stephen Curry makes 32-foot three point jumper (Gary Payton II assists)
4th Quarter115-116Gary Payton II makes 2-foot layup (Draymond Green assists)
4th Quarter117-116Alperen Sengun makes 4-foot layup (Kevin Durant assists)