On Thursday, the Houston Rockets (15-6) face off against the Golden State Warriors (12-7) at the Chase Center in San Francisco, California. For other NBA action see our NBA Predictions.

Golden State comes into this matchup on a four-game losing streak and has dropped four of their last five games prior to their game against Denver. In their recent 113-105 defeat against the Phoenix Suns, Stephen Curry was a standout performer for the Warriors, contributing 23 points to the team's effort. Currently, Curry is the leading scorer for Golden State this season, averaging 22.5 points per game. Following him in scoring is Andrew Wiggins, who is averaging 17.4 points. As for rebounds, Kevon Looney has been dominant for the Warriors, averaging 7.6 rebounds per game. Additionally, Curry is not just a scoring machine; he also leads the team in assists, dishing out an average of 6.3 per game this season. Despite recent struggles, where Golden State has given up an average of 111.6 points over their last five outings, they still hold the top spot in the Pacific Division standings. The Warriors are eager to put an end to their losing streak and aim to secure a crucial victory against the Houston Rockets at their home arena. So far, Golden State boasts an overall season scoring average of 116.2 points per game.

Houston enters this game on a three-game winning streak and has won four of their last five games prior to their game against Sacramento. In a narrow 119-116 victory against Oklahoma City, Fred VanVleet was the standout performer for the Rockets, racking up an impressive 38 points. As the season progresses, Jalen Green has emerged as Houston's leading scorer, boasting an average of 18.9 points per game. Close behind him is Alperen Sengun, who has been consistently contributing with an average of 18.8 points each game this year. In addition to his scoring, Sengun is a powerhouse on the boards, pulling down an average of 10.9 rebounds per game, the highest on the team. Fred VanVleet not only excelled in the recent game but also leads the team in distributing the ball, averaging 6.2 assists per game throughout the season. Over the last five games, the Rockets have been on a roll, averaging 114.4 points per game, which has helped them secure the top spot in the Southwest Division standings. Riding this wave of success, Houston aims to maintain their winning streak as they travel to San Francisco to face off against the Warriors. Throughout this season, the team has maintained an overall scoring average of 114.6 points per game.

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