Mon Apr 07 01:40:00 UTC 2025: ## Warriors’ Defensive Maestro Draymond Green Faces New Jokić-esque Challenge

**San Francisco, CA** – Fresh off a defensive masterclass against Nikola Jokić, Draymond Green and the Golden State Warriors (46-31) prepare for another tough matchup, this time against the Houston Rockets (51-27) and their rising star, Alperen Sengün. The game, airing on NBC Sports Bay Area at 5:30 PM PT Sunday, pits two of the league’s hottest teams against each other – the Warriors having won 14 of their last 17 and the Rockets 14 of their last 16.

While Jokić put up 33 points against Green on Friday, the Warriors emerged victorious (114-108), with Green significantly impacting the game defensively. Now, Green faces Sengün, a 22-year-old center drawing comparisons to Jokić due to his scoring prowess and playmaking ability. Sengün, an All-Star this season, boasts impressive statistics, ranking among the league’s top scorers and rebounders.

The Warriors’ strategy will likely center on limiting Sengün’s scoring; Houston struggles when he’s held under 15 points. While rookie Quinten Post may see some minutes against Sengün, the primary defensive assignment falls to Green. Past encounters have seen Sengün average 13.9 points against Green, but the Warriors will aim to disrupt his rhythm.

This game marks the Warriors’ fourth consecutive contest against a Western Conference opponent currently ahead of them in the standings. Victories against Memphis, Los Angeles, and Denver propelled Golden State to fifth place. The Rockets, meanwhile, need two wins in their final four games to secure second place in the West. The clash at Chase Center promises a captivating showdown between two talented teams vying for playoff positioning.

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