Warriors Edge Rockets Overtime
Golden State Warriors edged the Houston Rockets 115-113 in overtime on March 6. The game saw both teams trading leads late before the Warriors held on in the extra period. This keeps the Warriors firmly in the playoff hunt as the regular season enters its final month — they're facing Oklahoma City Thunder today.
The victory was secured without Stephen Curry, who missed his 12th consecutive game with a knee injury. In his absence, Brandin Podziemski stepped up with a team-high 26 points, while De'Anthony Melton added 23 crucial points for the short-handed Warriors. Houston’s rookie guard Reed Sheppard was the game's leading scorer, putting up 30 points off the bench, including six three-pointers. Rockets center Alperen Sengun was instrumental in forcing overtime, scoring three consecutive baskets late in regulation to tie the game at 101-101. The season series between the two teams is now tied 1-1. The Rockets took the first meeting on November 26, 2025, with a 104-100 victory at the Chase Center. This overtime win for the Warriors evens the score ahead of their final matchup. Golden State's win improves their record to 32-30, keeping them in the thick of a tight Western Conference play-in tournament race. The Houston Rockets, despite the loss, hold a strong 38-23 record. The Warriors now face the top team in the Western Conference, the Oklahoma City Thunder, who boast a formidable 49-15 record. The Thunder are the defending NBA champions and are led by MVP candidate Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.
