Kuminga Shines as Warriors Defeat Rockets in Defensive Thriller, 99-93
The Golden State Warriors secured a 99-93 victory over the Houston Rockets on Tuesday night, despite being without their two star players, Stephen Curry and Draymond Green. Jonathan Kuminga stepped up in their absence, delivering a career-high 33 points to lead the Warriors to the win.
Kuminga also added 6 rebounds, 2 assists, and 1 block in an impressive all-around performance. His timely baskets, including key plays in the second half, helped the Warriors maintain their lead despite a late Rockets surge.
Andrew Wiggins provided strong support for Golden State, finishing with 23 points, 9 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals, and 1 block. His steady play was crucial as the Warriors withstood Houston’s comeback attempt in the final quarter.
Kuminga, driving against Tari Eason and Alperen Şengün.
The Rockets had five players score in double digits, but it wasn’t enough to secure the win. Alperen Şengün led Houston with 16 points, 8 rebounds, 5 assists, and 2 steals. He had a strong fourth quarter, going a perfect 5/5 from the field, but it wasn’t enough to erase the Warriors' lead.
Jalen Green finished with 14 points, while Dillon Brooks added 15, Fred VanVleet contributed 13, and Amen Thompson chipped in with 14. Despite the balanced scoring, Houston struggled to sustain offensive consistency throughout the game and couldn’t make a final push to overtake the Warriors.
Golden State’s defense and Kuminga’s clutch scoring down the stretch allowed the Warriors to hang on for the win. The Rockets’ late rally, sparked by Şengün’s hot shooting, ultimately fell short.
The win showcased Golden State’s depth and resilience in the absence of their stars. Kuminga’s breakout performance could be a significant step in his development, and the Warriors will hope to carry this momentum forward as they continue their season.
The Golden State Warriors break a 5 game losing streak with this win , and extend a 15-game winning streak against the Houston Rockets.
