The Golden State Warriors are hoping to make a playoff push after adding Jimmy Butler at the NBA trade deadline, but they'll run into one of the best in the West on Thursday night when they take on the Houston Rockets.

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The Warriors lost one last night they would certainly like to have back. A severely limited Mavericks’ team led by 42 points from Kyrie Irving outdueled Golden State 111-107. Last night, the Rockets won their second in a row, 119-111. A balanced Rockets’ attack overcame 37 points from Kevin Durant as Houston moved to 34-20 on the season.