"Some of the themes will be similar on Wednesday night, but many of Houston's leading actors and circumstances have changed. Gone from the Rockets' lineup are Jalen Green and the mercurial Dillon Brooks, now in Phoenix as part of an epic seven-team trade that brought Kevin Durant to Houston (and included the Warriors acquiring rookie Alex Toohey). But the superstar who helped lead the Warriors to back-to-back titles will miss the game for personal reasons."
"They averaged a league-high 16.5 offensive rebounds per game, or 35% of their missed shots. Once again, it is immovable 7-footer Adams who paces the team in that department. In just 22.2 minutes per game, he's grabbing a league-high 5.2 offensive boards a night. Sengun, Clint Capela and San Leandro native Amen Thompson all average over two a night. Thus, corralling the Rockets on the glass will be a top priority for Golden State as it looks to regain some momentum after snapping a three"
Warriors and Rockets meet in a rematch six months after a seven-game first-round series. Houston's roster has been reshaped by a seven-team trade that sent Jalen Green and Dillon Brooks away and brought Kevin Durant to Houston, while Golden State acquired rookie Alex Toohey; Durant will not play for personal reasons. Golden State has injury concerns: Draymond Green could miss the matchup with a sprained foot, Jonathan Kuminga is out with knee soreness, and Al Horford is sidelined for sciatica. Houston features a heavy double-big frontcourt with Steven Adams and Alperen Sengun and led the league in offensive rebounds, emphasizing crashing the glass.
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