Golden State's Stephen Curry got involved in a rare altercation with an opponent as he helped the NBA-leading Warriors beat Houston 126-113 on Wednesday and stretch their home winning streak to 17 games. The Warriors extended their lead in the Western Conference to 4-1/2 games over Portland, which gave up a big early lead in losing at Phoenix. Elsewhere, Memphis beat Toronto in a clash of divisional leaders, while Oklahoma City won in overtime at Washington. Warriors' shooter guard Klay Thompson (right) dribbles the ball forward against the Houston Rockets Daymond Green holds back Stephen Curry after he was bumped by Rockets' guard Trevor Ariza (left)
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Golden State Warriors beat Houston Rockets 126-113
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Memphis Grizzlies beat Toronto Raptors in divisional leaders' clash
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Oklahoma City secure overtime victory at Washington Wizards
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New York Knicks edge Philadelphia 76ers 98-91 to start winning run
@placeholder finished the game with 22 points and 10 assists, as Warriors secured their 17th consecutive home win