When we last saw the Rockets face the Warriors, a longtime Western Conference rival, Golden State effectively eliminated Houston from postseason contention late in the 2023-24 regular season.

That early April game was played at Houston’s NBA arena, Toyota Center, where the Warriors have had some big wins over the years.

But the Rockets (3-2) are off to a promising start in 2024-25, with three wins in their last four games. They would like to confirm that with a win on Saturday in that same building against an old foe, especially considering Golden State (4-1) finished one spot ahead of Houston for the last spot in the West play-in tournament last season . .

If the Rockets are indeed ready to make another leap, a win over the team that finished one spot ahead of them last season would make for a strong early-season statement.

For Houston, it’s the opener of a three-game homestand at Toyota Center, with visits from the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs on Monday and Wednesday, respectively.

How to watch:

• Date: Saturday November 2

• Time: 7:00 PM CT

• Location: Toyota Center, Houston

• Channel: Space City Home Network

• Stream: Fubo TV (watch for free)

Likely lineups:

Missiles:

• Fred VanVleet, No. 5, point guard

• Jalen Green, No. 4, shooting guard

• Dillon Brooks, No. 9, small forward

• Jabari Smith Jr., No. 10, power forward

• Alperen Sengun, no. 28, center

Warriors:

• Brandin Podziemski, No. 2, point guard

• Moses Moody, No. 4, shooting guard

• Andrew Wiggins, No. 22, small forward

• Draymond Green, No. 23, power forward

• Trayce Jackson-Davis, No. 32, center

Injury report

Subject to change

Missiles:

Warriors:

• Stephen Curry, out, left peroneal strain (ankle)

• De’Anthony Melton, out, right facet inflammation

• Andrew Wiggins, probably lower back pain

For Houston, two-way players Jack McVeigh, Nate Williams and N’Faly Dante are all currently unavailable while on assignment with the club’s G League affiliate. With Adams sidelined, Jock Landale will likely inherit the role of backup centre.

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Warriors:

Rockets Next 5 games:

• Nov. 4 vs. Knicks

• November 6 vs. Spurs

• Nov. 8 at Thunder

• Nov. 10 at Pistons

• November 11 vs. Wizards

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This article originally appeared on Rockets Wire: Warriors at Rockets, November 2: How to watch, streaming, lineups, injuries