The Golden State Warriors visit the Houston Rockets on March 5, 2026, at Toyota Center. Houston enters the game with a 38-22 record and is listed as a 9.5-point favorite.Both teams are dealing with several injuries. With multiple players unavailable, the game could depend on how well the remaining rotations perform.
Golden State Warriors injury report ahead of game against Houston Rockets (March 5, 2026)
Golden State Warriors have seven players on the injury report.Jimmy Butler is out for the rest of the season with a knee injury. Stephen Curry will also miss the game because of a knee issue.Kristaps Porziņģis is out due to illness. Seth Curry is sidelined with a back injury. Moses Moody will not play because of a wrist injury, while Will Richard is out with an ankle injury.Gary Payton II is listed as questionable with an ankle sprain.
Houston Rockets injury report before facing Golden State Warriors (March 5, 2026)
Houston Rockets also have several players unavailable, though more of its main rotation remains healthy.Fred VanVleet is out for the season with an ACL injury. Steven Adams is also out for the season because of an ankle injury. Jae’Sean Tate will miss the game due to a knee problem.Alperen Şengün is listed as questionable with an illness. Amen Thompson and Jabari Smith Jr. are both questionable with ankle injuries.
Golden State warriors vs Houston Rockets Current rosters for both teams (March 5, 2026)
Golden State’s available players include Draymond Green, Jonathan Kuminga, Brandin Podziemski, Trayce Jackson-Davis, Buddy Hield, Al Horford, De’Anthony Melton, Gary Payton II, Moses Moody, and Gui Santos, along with the injured players on the roster.Houston’s roster includes Kevin Durant, Clint Capela, Tari Eason, Dorian Finney-Smith, Jeff Green, Aaron Holiday, Josh Okogie, Reed Sheppard, Jabari Smith Jr., Jae’Sean Tate, Amen Thompson, and Fred VanVleet, though some players remain sidelined.
Golden State warriors vs Houston Rockets Recent head-to-head results
The teams have split their meetings in the 2025-26 season.Houston won the last matchup on November 26, 2025, beating Golden State 104-100.Across the past three seasons, including playoff games, the Warriors hold a 10-6 advantage in 16 meetings. Houston has still won four of the last seven regular-season games between the teams.One of those games finished 103-89 on May 4, 2025, in a lower-scoring contest.
Golden State warriors vs Houston Rockets Team statistics entering the game
Golden State has a 31-30 record and sits eighth in the Western Conference. The Warriors average 115.3 points per game and lead the league in three-point shooting percentage.They average 42.8 rebounds and 29.2 assists per game. The team also averages 15.6 turnovers and allows 114.1 points per game.Houston has performed well when favored, winning 64.8 percent of those games this season. The Rockets have also seen the total go over in 26 of their 61 games. Their record against the spread stands at 27-33-0.
| Stat | Warriors Rank | Rockets Info |
| Record | 31-30 (8th West) | 38-22 (Favored) |
| PPG | 115.3 (23rd) | Strong home ATS |
| OPP PPG | 114.1 | 27-33-0 ATS |
| FG% | 46.1% (1st) | 64.8% win as fave |
Also read: Is Stephen Curry playing tonight vs the Houston Roclets? Latest update on the Golden State Warriors star’s injury report (March 5, 2026)The Warriors will rely on players like Draymond Green and Jonathan Kuminga with several regular starters unavailable. Houston will look to Kevin Durant and its available rotation as it tries to protect its home record.
