The Golden State Warriors came close. Real close. But the Houston Rockets held on for a one-point win, 117–116, on April 5, 2026. It was a back-and-forth game all night long. The Warriors led early. The Rockets pushed back. And a big third quarter by Houston sealed the deal.
On this page, you get every single stat from the game. Points, rebounds, assists, shooting splits — all of it. We break it down by player, by team, and by quarter. Let’s get into it.
Quarter-by-Quarter Score
The Warriors jumped out to a 5-point lead after the first quarter. But Houston took over in the second and third. A big 37-point third quarter by the Rockets put the game away.
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden State Warriors | 31 | 22 | 29 | 34 | 116 |
| Houston Rockets | 26 | 29 | 37 | 25 | 117 |
Golden State Warriors Player Stats
Stephen Curry was the best player on the Warriors. He scored 29 points on great shooting. But the team couldn’t hold the lead. Draymond Green ran the offense with 12 assists and just 1 turnover. The bench gave solid contributions, but it wasn’t enough.
| Player | Pos | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FGM-A | FG% | 3PM-A | 3P% | FTM-A | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Curry | G | 29 | 2 | 4 | 1 | — | 1 | 11-21 | 52.4% | 5-10 | 50.0% | 2-3 | +12 |
| Brandin Podziemski | G | 18 | 2 | 3 | 1 | — | 2 | 7-11 | 63.6% | 2-6 | 33.3% | 2-2 | -2 |
| Gui Santos | F | 15 | 4 | 1 | 2 | — | 3 | 5-15 | 33.3% | 2-8 | 25.0% | 3-4 | -3 |
| Gary Payton II | G | 14 | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | 6-11 | 54.5% | 0-3 | — | 2-2 | -3 |
| Kristaps Porzingis | C | 9 | 8 | 3 | — | — | — | 3-9 | 33.3% | 0-3 | — | 3-3 | -10 |
| Draymond Green | F | 7 | 6 | 12 | 1 | — | 1 | 3-4 | 75.0% | 1-1 | 100% | — | +6 |
| De’Anthony Melton | G | 6 | 1 | 4 | — | 1 | 1 | 2-4 | 50.0% | 2-4 | 50.0% | — | -7 |
| Charles Bassey | C-F | 5 | 4 | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | 2-2 | 100% | — | — | 1-1 | -2 |
Warriors Key Numbers
Houston Rockets Player Stats
Kevin Durant was the best player on the court. He scored 31 points on 58.8% shooting and also grabbed 8 rebounds and handed out 8 assists. KD was everywhere. Alperen Sengun added 24 points and 7 assists from the center spot. Amen Thompson was excellent too, scoring 18 on 72.7% shooting.
| Player | Pos | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FGM-A | FG% | 3PM-A | 3P% | FTM-A | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | F | 31 | 8 | 8 | — | 3 | 3 | 10-17 | 58.8% | 3-6 | 50.0% | 8-9 | -4 |
| Alperen Sengun | C | 24 | 6 | 7 | — | 2 | 2 | 10-19 | 52.6% | 1-5 | 20.0% | 3-3 | -1 |
| Amen Thompson | G | 18 | 3 | 7 | 1 | — | 2 | 8-11 | 72.7% | 0-0 | — | 2-4 | +2 |
| Reed Sheppard | G | 11 | — | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4-8 | 50.0% | 2-4 | 50.0% | 1-1 | +10 |
| Aaron Holiday | G | 6 | 2 | 4 | — | 1 | 1 | 2-3 | 66.7% | 2-3 | 66.7% | — | -4 |
| Tari Eason | F | 2 | 4 | — | 1 | — | 1 | 1-9 | 11.1% | 0-4 | — | — | -4 |
| Josh Okogie | G | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | 1 | 0-0 | — | — | — | 2-2 | -7 |
| Jae’Sean Tate | F | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | 0-1 | — | — | — | — | -2 |
Rockets Key Numbers
Warriors vs Rockets: Head-to-Head Stats
Let’s put both teams side by side. The Rockets shot the ball better. The Warriors moved it better. Here’s how each stat stacked up.
Top Performances of the Night
Kevin Durant — 31 Points, 8 Rebounds, 8 Assists
KD was the best player in this game. He scored 31 points on just 17 shots. He hit 3 of 6 threes and drew 7 fouls. He also had 8 assists and 3 blocks. When Durant plays like this, Houston is very hard to beat.
Stephen Curry — 29 Points, 4 Assists
Curry was great. He hit 5 threes and shot 52.4% from the floor. He was the only Warrior with a positive plus/minus at +12. But Golden State’s loss shows how much they need help around him.
Alperen Sengun — 24 Points, 7 Assists
Sengun did damage in the paint. He scored 18 of his 24 points inside, and he set up teammates all night. His ability to pass from the post gave the Rockets another layer of offense.
Amen Thompson — 18 Points, 72.7% Shooting
Thompson was the most efficient scorer of the night. He made 8 of 11 shots, all twos. He attacked the rim, drew fouls, and kept his turnovers low. A very clean game.
Draymond Green — 7 Points, 12 Assists, 6 Rebounds
Green ran the Warriors’ offense. His 12 assists with just 1 turnover was elite playmaking. He did everything right on offense. The problem was what happened when he sat on the bench.
What Decided the Game?
- ShootingHouston shot 55% from the field and 44.8% from three. Golden State shot 35% from three. That gap in three-point shooting was the difference.
- Q3 RunThe Rockets scored 37 points in the third quarter. That blew the game open. GSW couldn’t match that run, even with a strong fourth quarter of 34 points.
- BenchGolden State got 61 bench points — way more than Houston’s 10. But Houston’s starters were so good it didn’t matter in the end.
- PorzingisKristaps Porzingis had the worst plus/minus on the Warriors at -10. He shot 33.3% and picked up 6 fouls. A tough night from the big man.
- KD FactorKevin Durant’s 31-8-8 line was the defining stat of the night. He did a little bit of everything, and the Warriors had no answer for him.
Advanced Stats Breakdown
| Stat | GSW | HOU | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| True Shooting % | 62.5% | 66.2% | HOU |
| Effective FG% | 58.3% | 63.1% | HOU |
| Offensive Rating | 119.8 | 124.0 | HOU |
| Defensive Rating | 124.0 | 119.8 | GSW |
| Assists/Turnover Ratio | 3.4 | 2.31 | GSW |
| Biggest Lead | +7 | +15 | HOU |
| Points off Turnovers | 23 | 14 | GSW |
| Second Chance Points | 14 | 9 | GSW |
Why This Game Mattered?
This was a regular-season game played on April 5, 2026. The Warriors finished their year with a 10th seed in the West. Houston, on the other hand, was battling for position in the playoff race. The Rockets finished as the 5th seed and entered the playoffs facing the Lakers.
For Golden State, this loss was a sign of their struggles late in the season. They went into the play-in round and were eliminated by the Phoenix Suns. Houston’s depth and the play of Kevin Durant made the difference in games like this one.
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Conclusion
The Houston Rockets pulled off a hard-fought one-point win over the Golden State Warriors, 117–116, on April 5, 2026. Kevin Durant’s 31-point, 8-rebound, 8-assist night was the difference, while Stephen Curry gave everything with 29 points but couldn’t carry the Warriors over the line. Houston shot the ball better, won the glass, and had the biggest run of the night — a 37-point third quarter that broke the game open. Golden State fought back with a strong bench and a fast fourth quarter, but it was just one point too short. In the end, this game showed exactly where both teams stood heading into the playoffs — Houston rising, Golden State fading.
