Buddy Hield and Jonathan Kuminga combined for 50 points off the bench, propelling the Golden State Warriors to a 127-121 overtime win over the Houston Rockets on Saturday. The Warriors, now 5-1, secured their third consecutive win despite a massive comeback attempt by the Rockets.
Hield led Golden State with 27 points, hitting six three-pointers, while Kuminga contributed 23 points, including the first two baskets in overtime to put the Warriors ahead. The duo’s bench production filled the scoring gap left by Stephen Curry, who remained sidelined with a sprained left ankle.
The Warriors took control early, building a 31-point lead in the first half, but the Rockets stormed back, opening the fourth quarter with an 18-2 run to erase Golden State’s lead. Houston’s Jabari Smith Jr. nailed a three-pointer with 15.5 seconds left in regulation to narrow the deficit to 119-117.
In a critical play with seconds remaining, Aaron Holiday stole the ball from Draymond Green, who then fouled out, and Rockets forward Tari Eason sank two free throws to send the game into overtime. Eason led the Rockets with a career-high 27 points and contributed nine rebounds, playing a key role in Houston’s comeback effort.
Andrew Wiggins scored 15 points for Golden State in his return after missing two games with a back strain. Draymond Green also added 14 points and 11 rebounds before fouling out late in the fourth.
Despite the setback, Golden State opened overtime with a decisive 6-0 run, building enough cushion to keep the Rockets at bay. The Rockets struggled in the extra period, shooting just 1-for-12 from the field, which allowed the Warriors to maintain their lead and close out the game.
For the Rockets, Smith scored 21 points and made five three-pointers, while rookie Amen Thompson added 18 points and 11 rebounds in a strong showing off the bench. However, Houston’s poor shooting in overtime dashed their chances of snapping the Warriors’ winning streak.
As the Rockets fall to 3-3, they showed resilience by battling back from a lopsided first half, but their struggles to convert in key moments underscored the need for consistency as they work to establish themselves in the Western Conference.
