Steve Kerr is now the 1st rookie head coach to begin 19-2, as the Golden State Warriors won their 14th in a row, 105-93 over the Houston Rockets Wednesday night. Kerr is taking over for Mark Jackson, who lead Golden State to a 51-win season in 2013-14 and back-to-back playoff appearances. The Warriors hold the NBA's best record, and Kerr has the 4th-longest win streak for a rookie head coach.
Klay Thompson lead the way for Golden State with 21 points, while Stephen Curry had 20 points, 7 assists, and 7 rebounds. The Warriors outscored the Rockets 32-17 in the 4th quarter, including an 11-0 run to blow the game open.
James Harden played through back pain to lead Houston with 34 points and 8 rebounds. The Rockets had won 4 straight and 7 of 8 before Wednesday's loss. Dwight Howard sat out with a knee injury for Houston, while Andrew Bogut sat out with right knee tendinitis for the Warriors.
Trevor Ariza and Donatas Motiejunas each scored 18 for Houston, who fell to 16-5 on the season. The Warriors outshot the Rockets as a team 49.4 percent to 41.6 percent, while each team had 15 turnovers.
The Warriors will put the franchise-best win streak on the line on Saturday when they visit the tough Dallas Mavericks. The Rockets hope to get Dwight Howard back soon, possibly tonight when they visit the Sacramento Kings.
Klay Thompson lead the way for Golden State with 21 points, while Stephen Curry had 20 points, 7 assists, and 7 rebounds. The Warriors outscored the Rockets 32-17 in the 4th quarter, including an 11-0 run to blow the game open.
James Harden played through back pain to lead Houston with 34 points and 8 rebounds. The Rockets had won 4 straight and 7 of 8 before Wednesday's loss. Dwight Howard sat out with a knee injury for Houston, while Andrew Bogut sat out with right knee tendinitis for the Warriors.
Trevor Ariza and Donatas Motiejunas each scored 18 for Houston, who fell to 16-5 on the season. The Warriors outshot the Rockets as a team 49.4 percent to 41.6 percent, while each team had 15 turnovers.
The Warriors will put the franchise-best win streak on the line on Saturday when they visit the tough Dallas Mavericks. The Rockets hope to get Dwight Howard back soon, possibly tonight when they visit the Sacramento Kings.
