Warriors Make NBA History With Eight Straight Wins

Golden State has rebounded from an 0-3 start with eight consecutive wins, capped by a 138-87 rout of New Orleans, and will visit Houston seeking its ninth straight victory. The Warriors and Rockets entered that matchup with 8-3 records, while Houston was also coming off a 110-100 home win over Denver. Nikola Jokic had 25 points, 16 rebounds and nine assists in the loss, and Jamal Murray led Denver with 38 points. Through the season’s first 10 games, Houston has shown it can beat top opponents but has also had uneven stretches; its strong start is unfolding in a Western Conference that has proved deeper than many expected. The Rockets’ core has mostly stayed available, and Kevin Durant has spoken positively about Alperen Sengun’s standing as the team continues to develop its balance and consistency.