Stephen Curry delivered a vintage playoff performance, scoring points to lead the Golden State Warriors past the Houston Rockets 95-8 in Game of their first-round series. Curry shot 12-of-1 from the field, including 5-of-9 from deep, and dazzled with several highlight-reel plays that kept the Warriors in control despite a late Houston surge.
Jimmy Butler, making his postseason debut for Golden State after a midseason trade, added points, 7 rebounds, 6 assists, and steals, providing crucial support on both ends of the floor. The Warriors built a commanding 23-point lead in the third quarter, but the Rockets, led by Alperen Sengun’s points, clawed back to within four late in the fourth. Fred VanVleet’s three-pointer cut the deficit, but Moses Moody responded with a clutch triple to seal the win for Golden State.
Despite the loss, Houston dominated the offensive glass, grabbing offensive rebounds to Golden State’s. However, poor shooting from VanVleet and Jalen Green (combined 7-of-34) and struggles from beyond the arc (6-of-2 as a team) doomed the Rockets’ comeback bid.
Tensions remain high between Draymond Green and Steven Adams, with VanVleet recently reigniting their rivalry in the media—setting the stage for a physical, emotionally charged series. Game is set for Wednesday night in Houston, as Ime Udoka’s Rockets look to even the series and prove they can outlast the playoff-tested Warriors.
