Warriors edge Rockets in close fought battle, 127-121

Thompson leads the way with 37 points

The Golden State Warriors held off a late charge from the Houston Rockets to win 127-121 on Wednesday night at the Toyota Center. Stephen Thompson led the way for the Warriors with 37 points, while Kevin Durant added 26 points and 10 rebounds. James Harden led the Rockets with 30 points, while Russell Westbrook added 27 points and 10 assists.

The Warriors led by 11 points at the half, but the Rockets came out strong in the third quarter and cut the lead to just 3 points. The Rockets continued to chip away at the lead in the fourth quarter, but the Warriors were able to hold on for the win. Thompson was the difference maker for the Warriors in the fourth quarter, as he scored 15 of his 37 points in the final frame.

Curry returns from injury

Stephen Curry returned to the Warriors lineup after missing the last two games with a sprained ankle. Curry started the game slowly, but he finished with a solid 22 points and 8 assists. Curry's return is a big boost for the Warriors, as they look to make a run at the NBA championship.

Harden's streak ends

James Harden's streak of 30-point games came to an end at 32 games. Harden was held to just 30 points on 10-of-26 shooting. The Rockets will need Harden to continue to play at a high level if they want to make a deep playoff run.

Playoff implications

The win gives the Warriors a 2-0 lead in the season series against the Rockets. The Warriors are now 14-2 against the Rockets since the start of the 2016-17 season. The Rockets are now 10-6 against the Warriors since the start of the 2016-17 season.