The last time we saw the Rockets face the Warriors, a longtime Western Conference rival, Golden State virtually eliminated Houston from postseason contention near the end of the 2023-24 regular season.

This early April game was played at Houston's home NBA arena, the Toyota Center, where the Warriors have won a number of big victories over the years.

But the Rockets (3-2) are off to a promising start to the 2024-25 season with three wins in their last four games. They'd like to back that up with a win Saturday in the same building against a longtime nemesis, especially considering Golden State (4-1) finished one spot ahead of Houston last season and clinched the final West play-in spot. secured the tournament.

If the Rockets are indeed ready to make another leap, a win over the team that finished one spot above them last season would be a strong statement to start the season.

For Houston, it's the start of a three-game homestand at Toyota Center, with the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs visiting on Monday and Wednesday, respectively.

How to watch:

• Date: Saturday November 2nd

• Time: 7:00 p.m. CT

• Location: Toyota Center, Houston

• Channel: Space City Home Network

• Stream: Fubo TV (watch for free)

Expected lineups:

Rockets:

• Fred VanVleet, No. 5, point guard

• Jalen Green, No. 4, shooting guard

• Dillon Brooks, No. 9, small forward

• Jabari Smith Jr., No. 10, power forward

• Alperen Sengun, No. 28, middle

Warrior:

• Brandin Podziemski, No. 2, point guard

• Moses Moody, No. 4, shooting guard

• Andrew Wiggins, No. 22, small forward

• Draymond Green, No. 23, power forward

• Trayce Jackson-Davis, No. 32, center

Injury report

Subject to change

Rockets:

Warrior:

• Stephen Curry is out, left peroneus strain (ankle)

• De'Anthony Melton is out due to inflammation in the right facet

• Andrew Wiggins, probably, lower back strain

For Houston, two-way players Jack McVeigh, Nate Williams and N'Faly Dante are all currently unavailable as they play with the club's G League affiliate. With Adams out, Jock Landale will likely take over the backup center role.

Uniforms

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Rockets Next 5 Games:

• November 4th against the Knicks

• November 6th against Spurs

• November 8th at the Thunder

• November 10th at Pistons

• November 11th vs. Wizards

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This article originally appeared on Rockets Wire: Warriors at Rockets, November 2: How to watch, stream, lineups, injuries