Davis lifts Warriors over Rockets

Jason Richardson added 22 points for the Warriors, who withstood a late run by the Rockets to capture their third straight win.

Tracy McGrady scored 32 points and grabbed 10 rebounds for Houston, which has dropped five straight and fell eight games under .500 this season (10-18). McGrady scored 16 of his points during the late-game run, but the Rockets ran out of time.

With the Warriors leading 87-74 midway through the final quarter, the Rockets began to mount a comeback. McGrady spearheaded a 15-3 run with 12 points to draw Houston within one, 90-89. He capped the burst with three free throws with 18 seconds left and he then had a chance to tie the contest.

Following a pair of Derek Fisher free throws that extended the lead to three points with 14 ticks on the clock, McGrady had two chances to send the game into overtime.

He first missed a three-pointer with about 12 seconds left. Then, after John Lucas grabbed the rebound and got the ball back to the All-Star, McGrady again missed a long-range jumper with four seconds left. Lucas again got the board, but stepped out of bounds.

Stromile Swift had 17 points and 13 boards for the Rockets, who have dropped three in a row at home.

Ike Diogu had 13 points and Troy Murphy went for 12 points and seven boards for Golden State, which completed the Texas two step undefeated. The Warriors beat the Mavs in Dallas on Friday night, 111-109.

Golden State never trailed in the contest, leading 23-18 after one quarter and 49-44 at the break. After three quarters the Warriors led 74-66.

Game Notes

Golden State shot 37.8 percent for the game...Houston hit 41 percent of its shots...Houston fell to 3-9 at home...Golden State improved to 8-7 on the road...These two teams have split the two meetings this season.