The Golden State Warriors are set to challenge the Houston Rockets in Game 2 of their playoff matchup, hoping to capitalize on their victory in Game 1. With a score of 95-85, their win was propelled by a strong defensive performance and Stephen Curry’s 31 points.

Match Overview

• Tip-off time: 9:30 PM ET at Toyota Center, Houston.
• Latest odds: Rockets are 2.5-point favorites at DraftKings Sportsbook with an over/under of 203.5 points.

Game Insights

• The Warriors, who were seeded seventh in the West, defeated the Memphis Grizzlies in the Play-In Tournament to earn their playoff spot.
• Historically, the Warriors won three out of five regular-season matches against the Rockets.

SportsLine Projections

The SportsLine projection model has simulated the game 10,000 times, forecasting a total of 211 points combined. It indicates that one side of the spread succeeds in more than 50% of the simulations.

Key Players to Watch

• Stephen Curry: Averaged 24.5 points, 6.0 assists, and 4.4 rebounds during the regular season, with a stellar performance in the previous game.
• Jalen Green and Alperen Sengun from the Rockets are critical components in their strategy with both averaging significant points during the regular season.

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