The Houston Rockets continued their late-season surge with a 106-96 win over the Golden State Warriors, using a strong second-half performance to move within one victory of clinching the no. 2 seed in the Western Conference.
Dillon Brooks paced Houston with 24 points, while Jalen Green chipped in 21 in the crucial win.
Alperen Sengün anchored the paint with 19 points, 14 rebounds, and four assists, as the Rockets pulled away after halftime and led by as many as 16 points.
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With the win, Houston improved to 52-27, staying in control of their postseason destiny.
The Warriors, meanwhile, struggled offensively, with Buddy Hield leading the way at 20 points. Stephen Curry was held to just three points, a rare off night for the two-time MVP.
Golden State dropped to 46-32, now in a four-way tie with the Clippers, Timberwolves, and Grizzlies for positions 6 through 9 in the West.
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