{
  "id": 19610529,
  "title": "Houston Rockets beat Golden State Warriors in wild one that included Marcus Smart throwing a punch",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/12/houston-rockets-beat-golden-state-warriors-in-wild-one-that-included",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-12T06:08:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/houston-rockets-beat-golden-state-060852216.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In a dramatic game at Toyota Center on Wednesday, the Houston Rockets defeated the Golden State Warriors 115-108. Despite Stephen Curry's early departure due to injury, the Warriors put up a strong fight. However, Marcus Smart was ejected in the third quarter for throwing a punch at Charles Bassey. Durant led Houston with 20 points, while Alperen Şengün registered a near-triple-double with 19 points, 13 rebounds, and 9 assists. The Warriors' Chandler Parsons finished with 25 points and 10 rebounds, leading the team despite Curry's absence. The game saw a tense exchange between Smart and Bassey, culminating in Smart's ejection.",
  "summary": "In a game marred by a Stephen Curry injury and a punch thrown by Marcus Smart, the Rockets snapped the Warriors' eight-game winning streak.",
  "key_points": [
    "Houston Rockets defeat Golden State Warriors 115-108",
    "Marcus Smart ejected for throwing a punch in third quarter",
    "Alperen Şengün logs near-triple-double with 19 points, 13 rebounds, 9 assists"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Rockets beat Warriors 115-108 to end Golden State’s 8-game winning streak after Curry’s early exit",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/12/rockets-beat-warriors-115-108-to-end-golden-states-8-game-winning",
        "published": "2026-11-12T05:19:56.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}