🔥 Jalen Green’s Career Night Leads Rockets’ Offensive Surge
Jalen Green went NUCLEAR, dropping a playoff career-high 38 points (8/18 from three)! The Rockets shot 37.5% from deep, a massive improvement from Game 1’s struggles. Alperen Sengun added 17 points, 16 rebounds, and 7 assists, dominating the paint as Houston outrebounded Golden State 47-33.
😱 Butler’s Injury Shakes Warriors’ Game Plan
Jimmy Butler exited in the first quarter with a pelvic contusion (3 points), leaving Steph Curry (20 points, 6/15 FG) as the lone offensive engine. Moses Moody (12 points) provided sparks, but the Warriors’ offense sputtered without their second star.
🚀 Rockets’ Defense Clamps Down on Curry
Houston’s swarming defense, led by Dillon Brooks and Green, held Curry to 20 points on inefficient shooting (2/8 from three). “We knew we had to disrupt Steph,” Green said postgame.
💪 Bench Boost: Tari Eason’s Energy Plays
Tari Eason (14 points, 6 rebounds off the bench) delivered clutch buckets whenever Golden State threatened a run, proving pivotal in Houston’s wire-to-wire win.
🤔 Key Takeaway
The Rockets played with playoff-level urgency—Green’s shooting, Sengun’s interior presence, and lockdown defense sealed it. But Butler’s health looms large for Game 3.
🔮 What’s Next?
Game 3 shifts to San Francisco. If Butler remains out, the Warriors’ title hopes may hinge on Curry’s heroics. Can Houston steal one on the road?
