The Houston Rockets forward Tari Eason recently had some taunting words for the conference rivals, Golden State Warriors, as he issued a challenge to the 7-time NBA Champions.
Things are getting heated in the Western Conference, as the race to the playoffs is getting intense between the Sacramento Kings, the Los Angeles Lakers, the Golden State Warriors and the Houston Rockets who are seeded at number 8,9,10 and 11, respectively.
Tari Eason fires first shot at Warriors ahead of decisive clash
The 22-year-old power forward had some daring words for the Golden State Warriors, after the Rockets defeated the first-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder 132-126 on Wednesday. In an overtime contest, the 11th-seeded Houston Rockets came out strong to upset the top team in the Western Conference.
Tari Eason took to Instagram and posted a story where he took a shot at the Golden State Warriors. He said, “Warriors come out to play, Yeah! It’s like that!”
Tari Eason, who is already out for the season, will undergo a surgery on his left leg due to a persistent injury caused by a benign growth. He has been a key player for the Rockets this season, averaging 9.8 points, 7.0 rebounds and 1.2 assists per game.
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The upcoming clash between Warriors and Rockets is going to be a must-win game for both of the teams, so heading into the game both teams will keep their history in mind.
Rockets vs. Golden State Warriors H2H comparison
The Golden State Warriors and the Houston Rockets have played 232 games in the regular season, with the Rockets leading the total with 126 wins, while the Warriors have been victorious 106 times.
The Warriors are on a 12-win streak against the Rockets, as the last time the Rockets beat the Warriors was way back on February 20, 2020, in the 2019-20 season, which makes the Dubs as the clear favorites, going into the matchup.
The Rockets will play the Warriors on Thursday, April 4 as all eyes will be on Warriors’ Stephen Curry, who made another record in the game against Rockets this season and Rockets’ Alperen Sengun, who scored 30 points in their last meeting against the Dubs.
Can the Warriors make it to the playoffs? Or will it be the Rockets who will upset the favorites? Feel free to let us know in the comment section below!
