In an immersive NBA clash at San Francisco’s Chase Centre, the Houston Rockets capsized a 12-point halftime deficiency to claim a 104- 100 win over the Golden State Warriors.
Reed Sheppard was the star of the show, scoring a career-high 31 points, grabbing nine rebounds, and dishing out five assists, leading Houston’s spirited comeback.
The match also served as a rematch of last season’s nail- smelling playoff series, where the soldiers hardly triumphed in Game 7.
Jimmy Butler contributed a solid 21 points, five rebounds, and five assists for the Rockets, while Alperen Sengun added 16 points, six rebounds, and six assists.
For Golden State, Stephen Curry managed 14 points, and rookie Will Richard impressed with 18 points. Moses Moody reached a career milestone of 2,000 points and nailed a pivotal three-pointer with just six seconds left, reducing the gap to two points.
However, a foul on Sheppard allowed him to convert both free throws, sealing the Rockets’ NBA victory.
Rockets Stage Comeback Against Warriors
The game had a plenitude of late drama. With 324 on the timepiece and the score tied at 91, Amen Thompson drove aggressively towards the handbasket, colliding with Curry.
Buddy Hield 33 PTS, 3 REB, 3 AST, 1 STL, 2 BLK, 12/15 FG, 9/11 3FG, 110 TS% vs Rockets Game 7 round 1 of the 2025 NBA playoffs.
Buddy holds the record for most 3 pointers in a game 7. pic.twitter.com/f0uyQ9cTVn
— Warriors Performances (@GSWperformances) November 26, 2025
What was originally called an obnoxious foul was overturned after a Houston challenge, awarding the handbasket to the Rockets, a vital moment in their comeback.
Golden State ate back Draymond Green, returning from a sprained right bottom. Green finished just shy of a triadic-double, contributing 12 points, eight rebounds, and eight assists.
Still, the soldiers were without centre Al Horford for the alternate successive game due to sciatica, and forward Jonathan Kuminga only featured in G League scrimmages as he recovers from knee tendinitis.
Sheppard Leads Rockets’ Rally in Exciting NBA Game
Houston Rockets started slowly, shooting only 39.6 in the first half and running 59- 47 at the break. Yet, Sheppard’s strong finish to the third quarter sparked the instigation.
REED SHEPPARD LEADS ROCKETS IN WIN VS. WARRIORS
31 PTS (CAREER-HIGH)
9 REB
5 AST
2 BLKNo KD, no problem pic.twitter.com/m30DA7Ga9N
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) November 27, 2025
The Rockets opened the fourth with a quick 5- 0 run, helping them seize control and secure the win. This triumph marks Houston’s seventh palm in its last eight games, signalling a confident platoon hitting form mid-season.
Looking ahead, the Rockets face successive games against the Utah Jazz starting Sunday, while the soldiers return home to host the New Orleans Pelicans on Saturday, with Kevon Looney anticipated to make his comeback.
