Nov 11, 2026 8:56 PM
Golden State Warriors missing a number of rotation players against Houston Rockets.
The Golden State Warriors look to keep their win streak alive when they take on the Houston Rockets on Wednesday. The game begins at 9 PM ET and will air on ESPN, NBCS-BA, PCK-GSW, SCHN, and SCHN+.
The Warriors have won eight straight games, most recently taking care of the New Orleans Pelicans, 138-87. They are 8-3 on the season, 3rd in the Western Conference. After a six-game home stand, they now hit the road for five games.
The Rockets bounced back from back-to-back losses with a 110-100 victory over the Denver Nuggets in their last game. They are 5th in the West with an 8-3 record. This is their second game on a three-game home stand and their fourth home game in their last five games.
This is the first of four meetings between the two teams.
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Golden State Warriors Injury Report
Will Richard is QUESTIONABLE with a left thumb UCL tear. He missed the last game against the Pelicans. He is averaging 5.1 points, 1.8 rebounds, and one assist in ten games this season.
Brandon Williams is OUT with a left hamstring strain. He was removed from the Pelicans game after less than two minutes due to injury.
Gary Payton II is OUT with left knee inflammation. He did not play against the Pelicans.
Jimmy Butler III is OUT after undergoing right ACL surgery in January. The timeline for his return is early 2027.
Kelley L Cox-Imagn ImagesMoses Moody is OUT after undergoing left patellar tendon surgery in March. The timeline for his return is late 2026 or early 2027.
Kristaps Porzingis is OUT as he is not with the team and has stepped away from basketball.
The Warriors will start Yaxel Lendeborg, Brandin Podziemski, Gui Santos, Stephen Curry, and Draymond Green.
De’Anthony Melton, LJ Cryer, Georges Niang, and Charles Bassey all played more than 18 minutes off the bench against New Orleans. Al Horford, Graham Ike, and Malevy Leons also saw playing time.
The Warriors are ranked 2nd in offense and 11th in defense.
Houston Rockets Injury Report
Steven Adams is OUT with a right soleus strain. He has played in just one game this season. On October 28, it was reported that he would miss at least one to two weeks.
Clint Capela is OUT with a right ankle sprain. He has not played since October 31.
Quadir Copeland and Julian Phillips are OUT on G League two-way deals.
The Rockets will start Jabari Smith Jr., Kevin Durant, Alperen Sengun, Amen Thompson, and Fred VanVleet.
Tari Eason, Marcus Smart, and Reed Sheppard are the top players off the bench. Bogdan Bogdanovic could also see playing time.
The Rockets have the 6th ranked offense and 8th ranked defense.
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