National Basketball Association
BOXSCORE | RECAP
Houston 131, Golden State 112
When: 8:30 PM ET, Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Where: Toyota Center, Houston, Texas
Officials: #74 Curtis Blair, #26 Bob Delaney, #38 Michael Smith
Attendance: 16623

Kevin Martin scored 34 points and Chuck Hayes recorded his first triple-double with 13 points, 14 rebounds and a career-high 11 assists as the Houston Rockets kept pace in the Western Conference by easily dispatching the visiting Golden State Warriors, 131-112, on Wednesday.

Courtney Lee added 25 points and Luis Scola chipped in 20 points and 10 rebounds for the Rockets (38-34), who have won five straight and remain two games behind the Memphis Grizzlies for the eighth and final playoff spot in the West.

All five Houston starters finished in double figures in scoring despite sitting out large portions of the fourth quarter due to the large lead.

The Rockets outscored the Warriors in every quarter, gradually extending the lead as they flexed their offensive muscles by shooting 51 percent from the floor, including 12 of 26 from beyond the arc, and recording assists on 35 field goals.

Houston heads out on the road for three straight against Eastern Conference teams as it tries to make up the gap on the Grizzlies.

Dorell Wright scored 34 points for Golden State (30-42), which clinched its third straight losing season.

Top Game Performances
 
Golden State   Houston
Dorell Wright 34 Scoring Kevin Martin 34
Stephen Curry 6 Assists Kyle Lowry 12
David Lee 9 Rebounds Chuck Hayes 14
Monta Ellis 4 Free Throws Made Kyle Lowry 6
Dorell Wright 3 Steals Chuck Hayes 2
Ekpe Udoh 2 Blocks Patrick Patterson 2
Team Stats Summary
 
Team Points FG% 3PM-3PA FTM-FTA Assists Rebounds Blocks Steals Turnovers
Golden State 112 51.1 7-15 11-18 25 42 5 6 12
Houston 131 50.5 12-26 27-35 35 45 3 7 11
Upcoming Games
  • Houston will play their next game on the road against Miami. The Rockets have a W/L % of .000 after a win and .000 after a loss.
  • Golden State will play their next game at home against Toronto. The Warriors have a W/L % of .000 after a win and .000 after a loss.