The Golden State Warriors were unable to overcome the superior firepower of the Houston Rockets, falling 129-112 in the Toyota Center.
James Harden shook off a slow start to light up Golden State for 36 points and 13 assists. All five Rockets starters scored in double figures.
Alec Burks led the Warriors in scoring with 28 points off of the bench. Eric Paschall scored 19 points, struggling from the field on a 6-of-15 shooting night. Glenn Robinson III had a double-double with 15 points and 11 rebounds.