NBA team known for revolutionizing three-point shooting and winning multiple championships in the 2010s.
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NBA team competing in Western Conference with Kevin Durant and Alperen Sengun
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The Golden State Warriors are a Western Conference powerhouse known for three-point shooting and fast-paced offense, while the Houston Rockets emphasize isolation plays and three-point volume. Both are elite offensive teams with different philosophical approaches to modern basketball.
The Golden State Warriors have historically been the more successful franchise with superior playoff performance, balanced scoring, and championship experience. The Houston Rockets compete admirably with elite offensive firepower and high three-point volume, but lack the depth and defensive consistency of the Warriors. Both represent modern NBA basketball excellence, with the Warriors holding a clear edge in sustained success.
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| Metric | Golden State Warriors | Houston Rockets | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Points Per Game (Team Average)(PPG) | 118.3 | — | — |
| Rebounds Per Game(RPG) | 44.1 | — | — |
| Assists Per Game(APG) | 28.1 APG | — | — |
| Turnovers Per Game(TPG) | 13.8 | — | — |
| Bench Scoring |
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| Steals Per Game(SPG) | 7.9 | — | — |
| Year Franchise Founded(year) | 1946 | — | — |
| 2025-26 Offensive Rating(points per 100 possessions) | 118.2 | 119.7 | -1% |
| 2025-26 Defensive Rating(points per 100 possessions) | 111.5 | 116.8 | -5% |
| All-Time Championships(titles) | 4 | 0 | — |
| Three-Point Attempt Rate(% of total shots) | 36% | 43% | -16% |
| Playoff Appearances (2015-2025)(seasons) | 10 | 9 | +11% |
| Finals Appearances (2015-2025)(times) | 6 | 0 | — |
| Average Team Payroll(millions USD) | $167M | $142M | +18% |
| Conference Finals Reached (2015-2025)(times) | 6 | 3 | +100% |
| Points Per Game (2025-26)(PPG) | 118.2 PPG | — | — |
| Field Goal Percentage(%) | 48.3% | — | — |
| Three-Point Attempts Per Game(3PA) | 37.5 3PA | — | — |
| Defensive Rating(points per 100 possessions) | 110.2 | — | — |
| NBA Championships(titles) | 4 championships | — | — |
| Victor Wembanyama Points Per Game(PPG) | Stephen Curry 26.4 PPG | — | — |
| Coach Experience(years) | Steve Kerr 12 years with team | — | — |
| Final Game Score(points) | 116 | 116 | — |
| Field Goal Percentage (Game)(%) | 48.1% | 48.1% | — |
| Recent Winning Streak(games) | Not on streak | Not on streak | — |
| Leading Scorer PPG(Points Per Game) | 26.0 (Durant) | 26.0 (Durant) | — |
| Assists Leader APG(Assists Per Game) | 6.1 (Sengun) | 6.1 (Sengun) | — |
| Rebounds Leader RPG(Rebounds Per Game) | 8.9 (Sengun) | 8.9 (Sengun) | — |
All figures sourced from publicly available data. Last updated May 2026.
Golden State Warriors
Motion offense, ball movement, three-point shooting
Houston Rockets
Isolation-heavy, high three-point volume, star-dependent
Golden State Warriors
35-38% of shots from three
Houston Rockets
42-45% of shots from three🏆
Golden State Warriors
4 titles (2015, 2017, 2018, 2022)🏆
Houston Rockets
0 titles in modern era
Golden State Warriors
110-115 points per 100 possessions🏆
Houston Rockets
115-120 points per 100 possessions
Golden State Warriors
Fast-paced, up-tempo (102-105 possessions/game)🏆
Houston Rockets
Moderate to fast (101-104 possessions/game)
Golden State Warriors
Made Finals 6 times in last decade🏆
Houston Rockets
Made Conference Finals 3 times in last decade
Golden State Warriors
Balanced with Curry, Thompson, Green🏆
Houston Rockets
High dependency on primary scorer
The Rockets' system prioritizes high-efficiency three-point shooting over mid-range shots. Analytics show three-pointers have higher expected value (3 points) compared to two-pointers (2 points). This strategy maximizes offensive output when shooters are efficient, though it increases variance and defensive vulnerability.
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| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Points Per Game (Team Average)(PPG) | 118.3 | — |
| Leading Scorer PPG(Points Per Game) | 26.0 (Durant) | — |
| Rebounds Per Game(RPG) | 44.1 | — |
| Assists Per Game(APG) | 28.1 APG | — |
| Points Per Game (2025-26)(PPG) | 118.2 PPG | — |
| Three-Point Attempts Per Game(3PA) | 37.5 3PA | — |
| Turnovers Per Game(TPG) | 13.8 | — |
| Bench Scoring(points per game) | 31.2 | — |
| Steals Per Game(SPG) | 7.9 | — |
| Year Franchise Founded(year) | 1946 | — |
| Playoff Appearances (2015-2025)(seasons) | 10 | 9 |
| Finals Appearances (2015-2025)(times) | 6 | 0 |
| Conference Finals Reached (2015-2025)(times) | 6 | 3 |
| 2025-26 Offensive Rating(points per 100 possessions) | 118.2 | 119.7 |
| Three-Point Attempt Rate(% of total shots) | 36% | 43% |
| 2025-26 Defensive Rating(points per 100 possessions) | 111.5 | 116.8 |
| Defensive Rating(points per 100 possessions) | 110.2 | — |
| All-Time Championships(titles) | 4 | 0 |
| Average Team Payroll(millions USD) | $167M | $142M |
| Field Goal Percentage(%) | 48.3% | — |
| NBA Championships(titles) | 4 championships | — |
| Victor Wembanyama Points Per Game(PPG) | Stephen Curry 26.4 PPG | — |
| Coach Experience(years) | Steve Kerr 12 years with team | — |
| Final Game Score(points) | 116 | — |
| Season Win-Loss Record(wins-losses) | Not publicly listed | — |
| Conference Ranking(seed) | Lower position | — |
| Field Goal Percentage (Game)(%) | 48.1% | — |
| Lead Star Player Scoring Average(PPG) | Lower average | — |
| Second Leading Scorer Average(PPG) | Not specified | — |
| Recent Winning Streak(games) | Not on streak | — |
| Venue Renovation Status(text) | 2025-26 seat upgrades completed | — |
| Regular Season Record(Wins-Losses) | 43-29 | — |
| Conference Standing(Seed Position) | 6th Seed | — |
| Assists Leader APG(Assists Per Game) | 6.1 (Sengun) | — |
| Rebounds Leader RPG(Rebounds Per Game) | 8.9 (Sengun) | — |
| Head-to-Head Result (HOU@OKC)(Final Score) | 108 points | — |
| Third Quarter Dominance(Scoring Margin) | Led 80-74 after Q3 | — |
| Bench Depth Indicator(Contributing Players) | Sheppard, Eason contributing 3-pointers | — |
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