Golden State Warriors forward Jimmy Butler III (10) shoots against Houston Rockets center Steven Adams (12) during the second half of Game 1 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series in Houston.
Stephen Curry bounced back in emphatic style, dropping a game-high 31 points to power the Golden State Warriors to a 95-85 win over the Houston Rockets in Game 1 of their Western Conference first-round playoff series on Sunday. Curry, who had struggled in their last meeting against the Rockets, was on fire this time—going 12-for-19 from the field, including five triples, and collecting six rebounds. Jimmy Butler III provided solid support with 25 points, seven rebounds, and six assists as the visiting Warriors secured a crucial 1-0 lead ahead of Game 2 in Houston on Wednesday.
Golden State Warriors forward Jimmy Butler III (10) shoots against Houston Rockets center Steven Adams (12) during the second half of Game 1 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series in Houston.
Houston Rockets forward Tari Eason (17) dunks during the first half of Game 1 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series against the Golden State Warriors in Houston.
Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) celebrates after making a shot during the second half of Game 1 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series against the Houston Rockets in Houston.
Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (28) defends against Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) during the second half of Game 1 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series in Houston.
Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) shoots against Houston Rockets guard Jalen Green (4) and guard Fred VanVleet (5) during the second half of Game 1 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series in Houston.
Golden State Warriors forward Jimmy Butler III (10) dunks during the second half of Game 1 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series against the Houston Rockets in Houston.
Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (28) shoots agasint Golden State Warriors guard Brandin Podziemski (2) during the first half of Game 1 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series in Houston.
Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) defends against Houston Rockets guard Jalen Green (4) during the first half of Game 1 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series in Houston.
Golden State Warriors forward Gui Santos (15) defends against Houston Rockets forward Tari Eason (17) during the first half of Game 1 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series in Houston.
Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) shoots against Houston Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. (10) during the first half of Game 1 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series in Houston.