Warriors Hold Off Rockets' Comeback to Secure 105-98 Victory

Golden State finishes road trip above .500 as Stephen Curry leads with 27 points and key fourth-quarter plays.

Stephen Curry scored a game-high 27 points, including two critical fourth-quarter three-pointers, to help the Warriors secure the win after nearly losing a 24-point lead.
Jimmy Butler contributed 19 points, eight rebounds, and a late-game dunk to solidify Golden State's position in the final minutes.
The Warriors, utilizing their 33rd unique starting lineup this season, improved to a 28-27 record heading into the All-Star break, where they currently sit 10th in the Western Conference standings.
Houston's reserves sparked a 29-7 run, cutting the deficit to two points in the fourth quarter, but the Rockets ultimately fell short, marking their seventh loss in nine games.
Aaron Holiday led the Rockets with a season-high 25 points, while Golden State's Brandin Podziemski added 18 points and Draymond Green chipped in 13 points and eight assists.