Rockets vs Warriors: Sheppard's Showdown

0:00For the Golden State Warriors, it's March 5th. Here's what's happening. Make sure you're subscribed so you never miss an update. The Houston Rockets host the Golden State Warriors on Thursday night in their first match-up since November. Back then, 21-year-old guard Reed Shepard dropped a career-high 31 points, including 4-3s, to overcome a 14-point. Deficit and Secura, a 104-100 victory. The Rockets are rolling into Toyota Center after winning four of their last five games. Their latest win came Monday on the road against the Wizards, 123-118, even with 20 turnovers that led to 39 points for Washington. Shepard shown brightest in that game with his first career double-double, 19 points, seven rebounds, and a personal best tennisist. A-Men Thompson added 22 points and 12 boards. Alpair and Sengun posted 32 points and 13 rebounds, and Kevin Durant notched. Another 30 points in his third such outing over five games.

1:00Houston dominated the glass with 59 rebounds to 27, grabbing 21 offensive boards, and owned the paint 62-40 points. That edge helped them hang tough against the Wizards' hot three-point shooting. Both squads are banged up heading in, with Thompson, Sengun, and Jabari Smith Jr. questionable for the Rockets, while the Warriors sit out Steph, Curry, Steph Curry, Jimmy Butler, Moses Moody, Kristaz Porzingus, and Will Richardson. Analysts have Houston as heavy favorites at minus 360 Moneyline with a plus 8.5 spread. Dean in the sponsored by our partner, check out the episode description. A pillow that plays your podcasts, music, or white noise privately. No ear buds required, S-O-L-I, solelypillow.com.