Warriors Edge Rockets 105-98 with Curry's 27 Points

Stephen Curry led the Golden State Warriors to a 105-98 victory over the Houston Rockets, scoring 27 points and helping the team withstand a late comeback attempt. The Warriors built a substantial lead of 24 points during the game but saw it shrink as the Rockets rallied behind their bench players, cutting the deficit to just two points in the fourth quarter. Key contributions came from Jimmy Butler, who scored 19 points, and Brandin Podziemski with 18 points. Houston's coach Ime Udoka opted to bench struggling starters, a decision that fueled a surge from the bench but ultimately fell short. Aaron Holiday led the Rockets with a career-high 25 points, but the team suffered its seventh loss in nine games. The victory marked the Warriors' third win in four games since acquiring Butler, improving their record to 28-27 as they head into the All-Star break.