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Warriors Fall to Rockets 115-108 at Toyota Center

Golden State's eight-game winning streak ended as Houston defeated the Warriors 115-108 on Wednesday night.

Jules Lowery· AI-assisted, edited by Jake Team

November 12, 20262 min read

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November 11, 2026

Warriors' Streak Ends in Houston

The Golden State Warriors saw their momentum halted on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, at the Toyota Center. The visiting team fell to the home-side Houston Rockets with a final score of 115-108, bringing an end to a significant run for San Francisco.

First Quarter Dominance Sets Tone

Houston established control early, jumping out to a 35-20 advantage in the opening period. The Rockets' offense was efficient from the start, with Fred VanVleet hitting a crucial 26-foot three-pointer late in the quarter to push the lead to 35-20. While Golden State managed to stabilize somewhat in the second quarter, scoring 31 points to Houston's 21, they trailed significantly at halftime.

The Warriors attempted to chip away at the deficit in the third quarter, outscoring Houston 28-29, but the gap remained too large to overcome.

Fourth Quarter Seals Victory

The fourth quarter proved decisive as Houston maintained its composure. The Rockets edged the final period 30-29, ensuring they would not relinquish their lead. Key contributions from the home team kept the pressure on Golden State throughout the night.

Despite a strong individual effort from Yaxel Lendeborg, who led all scorers with 25 points and grabbed 10 rebounds for the Warriors, Golden State could not find a way to close the gap. Draymond Green facilitated the offense well for his team, recording seven assists.

Standouts for Houston

For the Rockets, Kevin Durant was the primary offensive force, contributing 20 points in the victory. Alperen Sengun filled the stat sheet with a double-double, tallying 13 rebounds and dishing out nine assists to orchestrate the offense. The attendance at the Toyota Center reached 18,055 as fans watched their team secure the win.

Updated Records

With this victory, the Houston Rockets improved their record to 9-3 on the season. The Golden State Warriors dropped to 8-4 following the loss. Neither team advanced or was eliminated from any playoff contention based on the provided facts, as no series context was given.

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Jules Lowery· AI-assisted, edited by Jake Team

Jules Lowery covers College Station high school and area college sports.

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