Rockets Beat Warriors 115-108 Behind Sengun’s Near Triple-Double

The Houston Rockets defeated the Golden State Warriors 115-108 on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, at Toyota Center, with Alperen Sengun delivering 19 points, 13 rebounds and nine assists. Kevin Durant added a team-high 20 points as Houston turned a strong opening quarter into a home victory despite Golden State’s comeback effort.

Quarter-by-Quarter Breakdown

First Quarter: Rockets Build a 15-Point Advantage

Houston took control early, outscoring Golden State 35-20 in the opening period. Those 35 points represented the highest-scoring quarter by either team, giving the Rockets a cushion that proved essential to the final result.

Second Quarter: Warriors Reduce the Deficit

Golden State responded with a 28-21 second quarter, trimming Houston’s lead to 56-48 at halftime. The Warriors recovered seven points of their opening-period deficit while holding the Rockets to their lowest-scoring quarter of the night.

Third Quarter: Golden State Keeps Closing

The Warriors outscored the Rockets 31-29 in the third, bringing the score to 85-79 entering the fourth. Golden State had reduced a 15-point deficit to six across the two middle periods, keeping the outcome within reach.

Fourth Quarter: Houston Holds Off the Comeback

Houston edged Golden State 30-29 in the final quarter to secure the seven-point win. After conceding ground in both middle periods, the Rockets produced enough offense over the closing 12 minutes to finish ahead without overtime.

Key Performers

• Alperen Sengun, Houston: Sengun finished one assist short of a triple-double, contributing 19 points, 13 rebounds and nine assists. He led the Rockets in both rebounds and assists.
• Kevin Durant, Houston: Durant paced Houston’s scoring with 20 points, complementing Sengun’s all-around production.
• Yaxel Lendeborg, Golden State: Lendeborg led all scorers with 25 points and added a team-high 10 rebounds for a double-double.
• Draymond Green, Golden State: Green led the Warriors with seven assists.

NerdSports Stat: Golden State outscored Houston 88-80 over the final three quarters and still lost by seven, illustrating how decisive the Rockets’ 15-point first-quarter advantage became.

Game Analysis

Houston paired its early advantage with efficient shooting, making 44 of 87 field-goal attempts for 50.6%. The Rockets also converted 13 of 36 attempts from 3-point range, a 36.1% mark, and finished with 26 assists.

Sengun provided a substantial share of that playmaking. His nine assists accounted for more than one-third of Houston’s total, while his 13 rebounds helped offset Golden State’s 48-40 advantage on the boards. With Durant leading the team in scoring, the Rockets received complementary contributions from their two leading performers.

Golden State’s response was meaningful: it won both middle quarters and entered the fourth only six points behind. But Houston’s 30-point closing period prevented that recovery from translating into a win. The Warriors’ early deficit ultimately outweighed their improved scoring over the remaining three quarters.

Statistics note: The supplied final score and quarter totals both show Golden State with 108 points. Its team statistics list 105 points, and the listed shooting totals also produce 105. This recap uses the final score and quarter totals for the result; individual shooting percentages were not supplied.

Closing Context: Rockets Improve to 9-3

Houston improved to 9-3 overall and 6-1 at home, while Golden State moved to 8-4 overall and 2-3 on the road. The result leaves the Rockets one game ahead of the Warriors by overall record in the Western Conference. Both teams return to action Friday, November 13: Houston hosts the Utah Jazz at 5:30 p.m. PST, and Golden State hosts the San Antonio Spurs at 6:30 p.m. PST.

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