Manila, Philippines – Houston Rockets ended the 12 winning streak games of the defending Western Conference champion Golden State Warriors in a crucial double-overtime matchup (132-127).
The game was played at Oracle Arena (Eastern time December 01, 2016)
Houston Rockets handed the second home loss of the mighty Warriors this season and the 3rd overall this season.
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Warriors who average 24.5pts deficit in their two losses against the Los Angeles Lakers and the Spurs failed to fight back the offense of the Rockets and loss by 5pts margin tonight in a tight double overtime.
First Quarter
When early in the opening quarter got their first deadlock at 4 apiece Houston Rockets exploded 9 nothing run (13-4) but Warriors easily overtake and regains the lead with (17-16) halfway into the opening period. But it was exchanged basket on both ends as they tied 3 times (20-20) and 25 apiece, Rockets still managed with 2 pts lead to end this period with (32-30).
Second Quarter
They got tied twice again in the second period with (32-32) and (48-48) but the Houston Rockets holds a 5pts lead going into the break (64-59).
Third Quarter
Rockets established a biggest lead of the game (67-77) halfway into the third period, but Warriors trim that lead to 4pts going into the final period (86-82).
Fourth Quarter
As both teams exchange basket after a basket so much lead change happen, they also tied 5 times this quarter (97-97, 100-100, 106-106, 111-111, 113-113) as the results they need extra 2 overtimes to finish the game.
First Overtime
But when a team need and MVP Stephen Curry answer the call and the former Unanimous MVP last year open up 6pts itself in the first over time (119-115). The scored got tied again with 121 apiece, but when Rockets need James Harden, he also delivered a clutch 5 points, including his assist to Dekker that leads the Rockets (123-121) with under 27.4seconds. Klay Thompson also answered a clutch jump shot with under 4.8seconds left to tie the game of 123 apiece.
Second Overtime
Going into the second overtime Stephen Curry got fouled out for the first time since December 13, 2013. James Harden continues his dominance as they extend the lead by 6pts (130-124). As Stephen Curry got fouled out Golden State Warriors converted only 1 3point field goal in second overtime.
As total the games was tied 12 times including 2 in the first over time and 10 in the regular period.
James Harden lead the Rockets and finished with triple-double performance with 29pts and 13 assist and 15 boards. Ryan Anderson also finished with 29pts.
Kevin Durant lead the Warriors with double-double performance and finished with 39pts and 13 rebounds. Splash Brothers combined with 43pts in their 3rd loss of the season.
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