In the playoff opener between the Warriors and Rockets, Steph Curry rebounded from a disappointing previous matchup to score 31 points, leading Golden State to a tightly contested 95-85 victory. Despite Curry's explosive performance, which included five 3-pointers, the Rockets managed to stay competitive, particularly through their offensive rebounding, securing 22 to the Warriors' six. Jimmy Butler's late-game surge and several critical plays from Gary Payton II highlighted a hard-fought battle, though Houston's efforts were ultimately unable to overcome Golden State's lead.
When hounded by Amen Thompson and the same Houston wings that had vexed him at Chase Center, Curry schooled the young Rockets in the rematch en-route to 31 points.
Houston grabbed 22 offensive rebounds to Golden State's six, with those second, and sometimes third, chances keeping the home team in the game.
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