As both teams resume play after the 2023 All-Star break, the young and struggling Houston Rockets visit the defending NBA champion Golden State Warriors on Friday night in San Francisco.
The Rockets enter with seven straight losses. However, in the third season of a three-year franchise rebuilding plan, their lowly record isn’t all that shocking. Golden State, on the other hand, is probably more disappointed with its record relative to expectations — although injuries to stars like Steph Curry have certainly played a role.
