The Houston Rockets grinded out a narrow 104-100 road victory over the Golden State Warriors in an NBA game on November 27, 2025. In a defensive battle at the Chase Center, the young Rockets showed maturity by executing down the stretch to hand the Warriors a frustrating home loss. The Warriors, despite a slow start, rallied behind Stephen Curry to take a slim lead into the fourth quarter. The final period was a back-and-forth affair with multiple lead changes. With under a minute to play and the score tied, the Rockets' Alperen Şengün made a tough hook shot in the lane to put Houston ahead for good. On the ensuing possession, the Rockets forced a critical turnover from Draymond Green and sealed the game at the free-throw line. The win was a signature moment for the rebuilding Rockets, demonstrating their growth, while the Warriors were left to lament a missed opportunity to close out a winnable game at home. Rockets coach Ime Udoka highlighted his team's defensive commitment.