Warriors shoot down Rockets

HOUSTON — Golden State star Stephen Curry scored 27 points to lead the Warriors in a 105-98 victory over the Rockets Thursday.

Curry, who will be making his 10th All-Star start when the mid-season festivities are held this weekend at the Warriors’ Chase Center arena in San Francisco, made just seven of his 17 attempts from the field, but that included five of the Warriors’ 11 three-pointers.

All five Golden State starters scored in double figures, with newly acquired Jimmy Butler contributing 19 with eight rebounds.

Aaron Holiday scored 25 points to lead the injury-depleted Rockets, who trailed by 24 late in the third quarter but twice pulled within two points in the fourth before the Warriors pulled away again.

In Dallas, the Mavericks backed up their latest win over Golden State with a 118-113 victory over the Miami Heat. Dante Exum scored 27 points for the Mavs, who won despite seeing Kyrie Irving and Klay Thompson join an extensive injury list that already featured Anthony Davis.

Davis suffered an adductor strain in his first game since he arrived in the sensational trade that sent Luka Doncic to Los Angeles.