Two 8-3 teams meet in a tight power-index clash, with Houston’s home edge facing Golden State’s scoring punch.
Wednesday’s matchup brings together two 8-3 teams, with Golden State ranked No. 5 and Houston No. 6 in the power index. Houston is 5-1 at home and allows 106.4 points per game, while the Warriors average 120.4 points and are 2-2 on the road. The key test is Houston’s defense against Stephen Curry, who has scored 275 points and made 42 threes in nine games; Kevin Durant brings Houston 231 points, and Alperen Sengun has 70 assists. Houston’s ability to contain Curry without losing track of Durant and Sengun’s creation could decide whether its home advantage holds against Golden State’s high-powered attack.