Sweet 16 it is for the Golden State Warriors.
Stephen Curry led from the front with 27 points, anchoring a much-needed 105-98 Warriors victory over the Rockets for their 16th dub in the last 17 meetings against Houston, Friday, February 14.
Count 'em Steph 1??2??3??4??
— Golden State Warriors (@warriors) February 14, 2025
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Brandin Podziemski chipped 18 markers, while Jimmy Butler finished with 19 points, seven rebounds, and four assists.
Jimmy Butler III's FIRST triple as a Dub ??
— Golden State Warriors (@warriors) February 14, 2025
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Golden State saw its 24-point lead cut down to two at 88-86 after a Aaron Holiday basket early in the fourth. But the Warriors hung on to nab their third dub in the last four games since trading for Butler. They improved to 28-26 to stay in the Play-In territory in the West.
Meanwhile, Holiday took the scoring cudgels for the Rockets with a team-high 25 points. All-Star Alperen Sengun logged a double-double outing of 10 markers and 13 boards. The loss snapped Houston's two straight wins and slipped to 34-21.
Aaron Holiday eurosteps in for the tough 2!
— NBA (@NBA) February 14, 2025
He's got 22 as the Rockets trail the Warriors by 4 late in Q4 on NBA League Pass 🍿
Golden State returns to action on the road against the Sacramento Kings (28-26), while Houston hosts the Minnesota Timberwolves (30-25).
(With reports from Pao Ambat)
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[Editor's note: This article was written by a member of the One Sports Digital with the help of AI, and then checked by the staff to ensure accuracy.]
