Stephen Curry found his rhythm despite Houston’s attempts to contain him, ending with 36 points, 9 assists, and 7 rebounds, propelling the Golden State Warriors to a 104-93 victory over the Rockets on Saturday night. This win gives the Warriors a 2-1 lead in their opening playoff series without Jimmy Butler.

“Playoff Curry exceeded expectations while Playoff Jimmy supported from the sidelines, donning a full-length fur coat.” “El ‘Playoff Curry’ superó expectativas mientras ‘Playoff Jimmy’ apoyaba desde la banca vistiendo un abrigo de piel completa.”

Buddy Hield contributed 17 points off the bench thanks to five three-pointers, cementing the Warriors’ sixth consecutive Game 3 win. Gary Payton II also played a significant role with 16 points.

The fourth game happens at Chase Center on Monday. A key concern is whether Butler can recover in time to join the game.

The Warriors missed Butler, who has been sidelined due to a pelvic injury sustained in a tough fall during Game 2.

Fred VanVleet delivered the Rockets’ early points, netting 17 points as Alperen Sengun added a double-double with 15 points and 11 rebounds.

Additionally, Curry has now amassed 4,053 playoff points, surpassing Tony Parker for 10th in NBA history.

The Warriors had faced losses at home before, marking the end of their regular season with three straight losses but managed to bounce back in this crucial matchup.