Warriors Hold off Rockets as Curry shines in Game 1
Stephen Curry led the Golden State Warriors to a 95-8 win over the Houston Rockets in the first round, staving off a late comeback and setting up a pivotal Game 2 in Houston.
Key points
- Curry scored a vintage playoff performance to push the Warriors past the Rockets 95-8.
- The Warriors built a 23‑point third‑quarter lead before Houston narrowed the gap to four late.
- Jimmy Butler contributed after a midseason trade, adding points, rebounds, assists and steals.
- Moses Moody hit a clutch three‑pointer to seal the win after Fred VanVleet’s late three.
- Tensions persist between Draymond Green and Steven Adams as the series moves to Houston.
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.
Your questions, answered
What was the final score of the Warriors vs. Rockets Game 1?
The Golden State Warriors defeated the Houston Rockets 95-8.
Who led the Warriors in scoring in the first-round game?
Stephen Curry delivered the leading performance for the Warriors.
When is Game 2 of the Warriors‑Rockets series scheduled?
Game 2 is set for Wednesday night in Houston.
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