This article was originally published on www.si.com/nba/rockets/onsi as Three Takeaways As Houston Rockets Survive In A Thriller Against Golden State Warriors.

Throughout the Houston Rockets' franchise history, they have featured some of the best centers in the league. From Elvin Hayes to Moses Malone, of course, the g

The Houston Rockets got stuck in a tough group in the NBA Cup, which means Wednesday night is their final game of this year's in-season tournament.

Nobody else has dove in on offensive rebounding to the extent the Rockets have, with their massive 38.5 percent offensive rebound rate after an offseason spent adding ever more size to go with their already formidable frontcourt. But in a copycat NBA, this could be the latest Houston-initiated math hack that ends up widely imitated.

The Houston Rockets are set to play their second straight game without star Kevin Durant as they hit the road Wednesday night for a matchup with Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors.

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Stephen Curry limped away from the bench late in Golden State’s 104-100 loss to the Houston Rockets on Wednesday night after bruising his right quadriceps. He will undergo an MRI exam on the injury to determine his status. The Warriors will have to regroup with the idea that Curry might be out for a stretch.

The Houston Rockets rallied to beat the Golden State Warriors 104-100 on Wednesday. Houston trailed 57-49 at halftime but dominated the second half 57-41 to win the game.

The Rockets’ early success comes with warning signs that could impact their long-term championship hopes in 2025-26.

The Houston Rockets (11-4) travel to Chase Center to face the Golden State Warriors (10-9) in this Wednesday night NBA matchup.