NBA: Curry Sparks Warriors To Game 1 Win Over Rockets

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.

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Updated on: 22 April 2025 11:01 am

NBA Basketball Golden State Warriors vs Houston Rockets: Jimmy Butler III

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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.

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NBA Basketball Golden State Warriors vs Houston Rockets: Tari Eason

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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.

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NBA Basketball Golden State Warriors vs Houston Rockets: Stephen Curry

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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NBA Basketball Golden State Warriors vs Houston Rockets: Alperen Sengun

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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.

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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.

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NBA Basketball Golden State Warriors vs Houston Rockets: Gui Santos

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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.

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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.