NBA League Pass Featured Matchup: Warriors vs. Rockets (8 ET)

Before the game starts, make sure you are aware of the following: 1. Team lineups: Check out the starting players for each team to see who will be on the court from the beginning. 2. Key players to watch: Keep an eye on standout players who could have a major impact on the outcome of the game. 3. Injuries and absences: Know if any key players are sidelined due to injuries or other reasons, as this could affect the team's performance. 4. Recent form: Consider how each team has been performing in their recent games to get a sense of their current strengths and weaknesses. 5. Head-to-head record: Look at the history between the two teams to see if there are any trends or patterns that may influence the result of the game.

Both teams playing on short rest: The Warriors and Rockets will both play on the second night of a back-to-back after all 30 teams in the NBA were in action on Wednesday night.Jimmy Butler III finding his joy: Butler has been locked in since Golden State acquired him at the trade deadline. In his first three contests, the Warriors are 2-1 with Butler averaging 22 points, 6.7 rebounds, 5.7 assists and 1.7 steals in 31.7 minutes.Chef in his kitchen: Stephen Curry has been absolutely cooking recently, recording four consecutive games of 32-plus points and six-plus made threes from Feb. 5 – 10. He joined LeBron James, Michael Jordan, and Karl Malone as the only players 36+ years of age with four straight 30-point games. Quinten Post’s hot hand: There’s a new postman in town in the Bay Area. The rookie, second-round pick out of Boston College, has started to catch fire off the Warrior’s bench. In wins over Chicago and Milwaukee, the 7-footer popped for 15.5 points while shooting 73.3% from the field and 63.6% from three-point range in only 17.8 minutes.Houston ready for the All-Star Break: The Rockets have really missed the leadership of Fred VanVleet, who’s been out since Feb. 1 due to a right ankle injury. Picking up another win before the break would be critical for Houston as they continue fight for positioning in the Western Conference playoff hunt.