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Rockets Torch Warriors with 35-Point First-Quarter Burst
November 12, 2026 · 3:14 AM
Houston opens a 12-point edge as Kevin Durant and Alperen Sengun lead the early charge.
The Rockets lead the Warriors 35-23 early in the second quarter after pouring in 35 points in the first while Golden State managed 20. Kevin Durant has 11 points on 5-of-7 shooting, and Alperen Sengun has added 9 points, five rebounds and two assists. Houston’s 8-3 record matches Golden State’s, though the Warriors sit fifth in the power index and the Rockets sixth. Brandin Podziemski’s 9 points have kept Golden State in range, but Houston has owned the opening stretch.
Key Performers
Kevin Durant (Houston): 11 points, 5-of-7 FG Alperen Sengun (Houston): 9 points, 5 rebounds, 2 assists Brandin Podziemski (Golden State): 9 points, 2-of-5 from three