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Rockets Lose OT Thriller, Fall to 38-23

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In a heart-stopping overtime loss, the Houston Rockets fell to the Golden State Warriors, 115-113. Despite Reed Sheppards impressive 30 points and Jabari Smith Juniors return, the Rockets overtime record dropped to 1-6. The Warriors resilience, led by Kevin Durants 23 points and clutch plays from their bench, secured the victory. The Rockets now prepare for a back-to-back against the Portland Trail Blazers, aiming to bounce back from this tough defeat.

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Rockets Lose OT Thriller, Fall to 38-23

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NBA News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Rockets Lose OT Thriller, Fall to 38-23. Machine-transcribed; use the interactive transcript above to jump the player to any line.

Welcome to NBA News Today. Two minutes of updates that matter to NBA fans, hit subscribe and stay connected. The Houston Rockets hosted the injury hit Golden State Warriors at home and fell short in a tight overtime thriller, losing 115 to 1. 113. The Rockets dropped at 38 wins and 23 losses, extending their overtime blows to a 1 in 6 record this season. Each Shepherd led the way off the bench, with 30 points, 6 assists and 6 3 pointers on solid 12 of 19 shooting. Kevin Direct shipped in 23 points and 6 rebounds at 50 percent efficiency, but missed two key free throws in overtime. A-Men Thompson added 18 points and 10 rebounds in the loss. Tobari's mid-Junior returned to the starting lineup after missing two games with a sprained ankle. The Rockets outshot the Warriors from 3 point range and grabbed more rebounds overall, but late mistakes proved costly in a game tied at. 93 with 3 minutes left in regulation.

Golden State stayed resilient, with their bench stepping up in players like the Anthony Melton and Brandon Pazzyemsky delivering clutch plays. The Warriors overcame an early deficit and held on after Houston's furious fourth quarter push gave them a brief lead. The Rockets now face a quick turnaround on this back-to-back, hosting the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday night as they aim to shake off the defeat and give back in the win column. Appreciation to our sponsor for backing this episode, a pillow that plays your sound quietly, comfortably, effortlessly, built for nighttime listening, so L.I. Sully Pillow dot com.

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