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Warriors vs. Rockets Game 2: How to Watch, Betting Odds, Preview

The Houston Rockets are hosting Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors for Game 2. Here is everything you need to know.
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Houston Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. drives with the ball as Golden State Warriors forward Gui Santos defends.
Houston Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. drives with the ball as Golden State Warriors forward Gui Santos defends. | Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

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The Houston Rockets are back in action tonight as they take on the Golden State Warriors in Game 2 of their first-round series.

The Warriors hold a 1-0 lead thanks to a 95-85 win in Game 1. Jimmy Butler and Stephen Curry combined for 56 of the team's points in the win, and the Rockets had no answer for either of them.

In Game 2, the Rockets will need to do a better job of containing the Warriors' dynamic duo otherwise the team could fall in a 2-0 hole quickly.

The Rockets will also need to turn things up on the offensive end. Fred VanVleet and Jalen Green made just seven of their 34 field goal attempts, and that needs to change if Houston wants to win.

Here's a look at everything you need to know ahead of tonight's game between the Warriors and Rockets:

Warriors vs. Rockets Information

  • Date: Wednesday, April 23
  • Time: 8:30 p.m. CT
  • Location: Toyota Center, Houston, TX
  • TV: TNT, truTV, Max App
  • Betting Odds: Check out SI Sportsbook

Warriors vs. Rockets Injury Report

Golden State Warriors

n/a

Houston Rockets

  • SF Jae'Sean Tate (QUESTIONABLE - ankle)

Warriors vs. Rockets Projected Starting Lineups

Golden State Warriors

  • PG Stephen Curry
  • SG Moses Moody
  • SF Brandin Podziemski
  • PF Jimmy Butler III
  • C Draymond Green

Houston Rockets

  • PG Fred VanVleet
  • SG Jalen Green
  • SF Dillon Brooks
  • PF Amen Thompson
  • C Alperen Sengun

Game odds refresh periodically and are subject to change. 

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Jeremy Brener
JEREMY BRENER

Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several On SI sites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener grew up in Houston, going to Astros, Rockets and Texans games as a kid and resides in Central Florida. He graduated from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism minoring in Sport Business Management. Brener can be followed on Twitter @JeremyBrener.

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