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GrizzliesGolden State Warriors @ Houston Rockets: Mar 5, 2026
Warriors vs Rockets final: the Golden State Warriors beat the Houston Rockets 115-113 in overtime on March 5, 2026 at Toyota Center, Houston.
Score by Quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warriors | 30 | 21 | 30 | 20 | 14 | 115 |
| Rockets | 20 | 27 | 35 | 19 | 12 | 113 |
Top Performers
Warriors
- 26 PTS Brandin Podziemski
- 9 REB Brandin Podziemski
- 8 AST Draymond Green
Rockets
- 30 PTS Reed Sheppard
- 11 REB Jabari Smith Jr.
- 7 AST Alperen Sengun
Warriors vs Rockets Box Score
Golden State Warriors
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Horford CF | 32 | 17 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 7-15 | 3-6 | 0-0 | +7 |
| Brandin Podziemski G | 39 | 26 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10-18 | 4-8 | 2-2 | +5 |
| De'Anthony Melton G | 29 | 23 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 10-22 | 2-6 | 1-2 | +8 |
| Draymond Green F | 34 | 10 | 5 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4-6 | 1-3 | 1-1 | +12 |
| Gui Santos F | 41 | 14 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 6-12 | 0-4 | 2-4 | +20 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| L.J. Cryer G | 20 | 12 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4-9 | 4-8 | 0-0 | +6 |
| Malevy Leons F | 12 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | -10 |
| Pat Spencer G | 16 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3-6 | 0-2 | 2-2 | -17 |
| Quinten Post C | 20 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0-2 | 0-1 | 3-4 | -8 |
| Nate Williams GF | 17 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-4 | 0-0 | 0-0 | -13 |
Houston Rockets
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amen Thompson G | 43 | 18 | 10 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 8-15 | 1-2 | 1-2 | +6 |
| Jabari Smith Jr. F | 42 | 3 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 0-8 | 0-3 | 3-4 | -14 |
| Tari Eason F | 33 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4-10 | 1-5 | 0-0 | -2 |
| Alperen Sengun C | 37 | 17 | 7 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 8-20 | 0-3 | 1-1 | -15 |
| Kevin Durant F | 41 | 23 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 8-16 | 3-5 | 4-6 | -5 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Clint Capela C | 11 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-2 | 0-0 | 2-2 | +11 |
| Josh Okogie G | 17 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3-6 | 3-4 | 0-0 | -2 |
| Reed Sheppard G | 37 | 30 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 12-19 | 6-12 | 0-0 | +11 |
Warriors vs Rockets Recap
The Warriors beat the Rockets in overtime after outscoring Houston 14-12 in the extra period. Golden State moved to 32-30, while the Rockets fell to 38-23.
A 10-point lead after the first quarter shrank to 4 at halftime, with Golden State ahead 51-47. Houston outscored the Warriors in both the second and third quarters, and led 82-81 after three. The fourth quarter ended 101-101, which sent the game to overtime.
Reed Sheppard scored 30 for Houston, while Brandin Podziemski answered with 26 points and 9 rebounds for the Warriors. Jabari Smith Jr. grabbed 11 rebounds and Alperen Sengun added 7 assists in the loss. The Warriors shot 45 of 94 from the field, and the Rockets shot 44 of 96. Golden State turned the ball over 19 times, against 17 for Houston, yet still finished 2 points ahead.
The number to know: 14 of 38. Golden State's three-point shooting matched Houston's 14 makes, and the Warriors got there on 4 more attempts.
Team Stats
| Warriors | Stat | Rockets |
|---|---|---|
| 45-94 | Field Goals | 44-96 |
| 47.9% | FG % | 45.8% |
| 14-38 | 3-Pointers | 14-34 |
| 36.8% | 3P % | 41.2% |
| 11-15 | Free Throws | 11-15 |
| 73.3% | FT % | 73.3% |
| 47 | Rebounds | 49 |
| 18 | Off. Rebounds | 17 |
| 29 | Assists | 26 |
| 10 | Steals | 11 |
| 5 | Blocks | 2 |
| 19 | Turnovers | 17 |
| 23 | Fouls | 17 |
| 11 | Biggest Lead | 4 |
Four Factors
| Team | Effective FG% | Turnover % | Off. rebound % | FT rate (FTM/FGA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Warriors | 55.3% | 15.9% | 36.0% | 0.117 |
 Rockets | 53.1% | 14.2% | 37.0% | 0.115 |
Dean Oliver's four factors decide most games: shooting, turnovers, offensive rebounding and free throws. Better side highlighted.
Warriors vs Rockets Game Info
- Date & time
- Thursday, March 5, 20267:30 PM ET / 4:30 PM PT
- TV
- Local TV onlyLocal: Warriors NBC Sports Bay Area · Rockets Space City Home Network
- Arena
- Toyota CenterHouston
- Season
- 2025-26 NBA SeasonRegular season
Warriors vs Rockets Season Stats 2025-26
Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.
Recent Form & Head-to-Head
Warriors last 5
- L vs Clippers 101-114 Mar 2, 2026
- L vs Lakers 101-129 Feb 28, 2026
- W @ Grizzlies 133-112 Feb 25, 2026
- L @ Pelicans 109-113 Feb 24, 2026
- W vs Nuggets 128-117 Feb 22, 2026
Rockets last 5
- W @ Wizards 123-118 Mar 2, 2026
- L @ Heat 105-115 Feb 28, 2026
- W @ Magic 113-108 Feb 26, 2026
- W vs Kings 128-97 Feb 25, 2026
- W vs Jazz 125-105 Feb 23, 2026
Previous meetings
- Apr 5, 2026 Rockets @ Warriors 117-116
- Nov 26, 2025 Rockets @ Warriors 104-100
More NBA Games on Mar 5, 2026
- Final
Dallas Mavericks1-2114
Orlando Magic0-2115Top: Thompson 24 PTSBox score › - Final
Utah Jazz1-1122
Washington Wizards2-1112Top: Bailey 32 PTSBox score › - Final
Brooklyn Nets0-2110
Miami Heat0-3126Top: Jr. 27 PTS, 13 REBBox score › - Final
Toronto Raptors2-0107
Minnesota Timberwolves2-0115Top: Barrett 25 PTSBox score › - Final
Detroit Pistons2-0106
San Antonio Spurs1-2121Top: Wembanyama 38 PTS, 16 REBBox score › - Final
Chicago Bulls1-2105
Phoenix Suns1-1103Top: Sexton 30 PTSBox score › - Final
Los Angeles Lakers2-0113
Denver Nuggets1-1120Top: Jokić 28 PTS, 12 REB, 13 ASTBox score › - Final
New Orleans Pelicans0-3133
Sacramento Kings0-2123Top: Achiuwa 29 PTS, 12 REBBox score ›
That covers Warriors vs Rockets: score, leaders and box score above. Next: Warriors visit the Nuggets Oct 26; Rockets host the Hawks Oct 26.
Warriors vs Rockets FAQs
Who won Warriors vs Rockets on Mar 5, 2026?
The Golden State Warriors beat the Houston Rockets 115-113 in overtime on Thursday, March 5, 2026 at Toyota Center in Houston. Brandin Podziemski led the Warriors with 26 points.
What are the Warriors and Rockets records?
After this game the Warriors were 32-30 and the Rockets were 38-23 this season.
Who was the top scorer in Warriors vs Rockets?
Brandin Podziemski scored 26 for the Warriors. Reed Sheppard scored 30 for the Rockets.
Who leads the Warriors vs Rockets season series?
The Rockets lead the regular-season series 2-0 this season.
Who won the last Warriors vs Rockets game?
The Rockets beat the Warriors 117-116 on Apr 5, 2026 on the road.
Where was Warriors vs Rockets played?
At Toyota Center in Houston, the home arena of the Houston Rockets.
What was the score by quarter in Warriors vs Rockets?
Warriors-Rockets: Q1 30-20, Q2 21-27, Q3 30-35, Q4 20-19, OT 14-12.
What is next for the Warriors and Rockets?
Warriors visit the Nuggets on Monday, October 26 at 10:00 PM ET; Rockets host the Hawks on Monday, October 26 at 8:30 PM ET.