1. Game Recap: Warriors’ Defense Smothers Rockets
Q1: Rockets started strong with Sengun (8 early PTS), led 21-18.
Q2: Warriors’ bench mob (Podziemski + Moody) sparked a 9-0 run, up 47-34 at half.
Q3: Curry & Butler combined for 4 threes, Warriors led by 23.
Q4: Rockets cut deficit to 72-75, but Curry’s clutch three sealed it.
Key Stats:
- Warriors scored 18 PTS off turnovers
- Rockets’ backcourt: FVV + Jalen Green 17 FGA, 2 FGM
- Butler: Playoff career-high 5 steals
2. Player Grades
| Warriors | Grade | Hot Take |
|---|---|---|
| Steph Curry | A+ | 31 PTS on 63% FG, unstoppable |
| Jimmy Butler | A | 25/7/6 with lockdown defense |
| Rockets | ||
| Alperen Sengun | B+ | Only consistent scorer (26 PTS) |
| Jalen Green | D | 3/15 FG, 0/4 from three |
3. Series Outlook
Warriors’ Edge:
- Elite half-court execution (Curry/Butler P&R)
- #1 ranked defense in regular season
Rockets’ Hope:
🔥 MUST improve 3PT shooting (20.7% in G1)
🔥 Limit live-ball turnovers (15 in G1)
Betting Insight:
- Vegas odds: Warriors -280 to win series
- If Rockets lose G2: 89% chance of elimination
Fan Reaction:
💔 “Rockets fans seeing Jalen Green’s shot chart:” 🚫🎯
🏆 “Warriors in 5. Too much playoff IQ.”
