Stephen Curry's 31-Point Performance Leads Warriors to Victory Over Rockets in Playoff Opener
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Stephen Curry scored 31 points, leading the Golden State Warriors to a 95-85 victory over the Houston Rockets in Game 1 of their Western Conference first-round series. Jimmy Butler contributed 25 points, helping the Warriors secure a 1-0 lead in the series. Despite a strong start from Houston's Alperen Sengun, the Rockets struggled with turnovers and poor shooting, allowing the Warriors to pull ahead.
Key Points
Stephen Curry scored a game-high 31 points, shooting 12-for-19 and making five 3-pointers.
Jimmy Butler added 25 points, seven rebounds, and six assists for the Warriors.
The Warriors won Game 1 of their first-round series against the Rockets with a score of 95-85.
Houston's Alperen Sengun led the Rockets with 26 points and nine rebounds, but the team struggled with turnovers and shooting.
Rockets coach Ime Udoka highlighted the physicality of playoff basketball as a challenge for his team.
The Warriors capitalized on the Rockets' 17 turnovers, scoring 25 points off them.
