The Houston Rockets were able to rebound from an ugly loss to the Golden State Warriors that featured some horrid play down the stretch by closing out the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday night with a strong fourth quarter to come from behind and drop the Blazers 106-99.

The Houston Rockets suffered another disappointing loss this time to the shorthanded Golden State Warriors. Here is what I heard and saw pregame, postgame and everything in between.

Kevin Durant and the Houston Rockets couldn't overcome Draymond Green and the Golden State Warriors on Thursday night, falling by the final score of 115-113 in overtime.

In the hours leading up to the Warriors' overtime win in Houston on Thursday night, their absent superstar, Stephen Curry, sent their remaining big name, Draymond Green, a text message of encouragement.

San Antonio heads into a matchup against Houston as winners of three consecutive games.

The four-time champion brought defensive intensity throughout the night, battling Houston’s Kevin Durant while anchoring the Warriors on that end of the floor.