Stephen Curry's 31 Points Propel Warriors to Victory Over Rockets in Playoff Opener
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Stephen Curry led the Golden State Warriors to a 95-85 win over the Houston Rockets in Game 1 of their NBA playoff series. Curry scored 31 points, helping the Warriors build a significant lead despite a late comeback attempt by the Rockets. The game marked the playoff debut for Jimmy Butler with the Warriors, and the first postseason appearance for Houston's Alperen Sengun.
Key Points
Stephen Curry scored 31 points, including 5 three-pointers, leading the Warriors to victory.
The Warriors built a 23-point lead in the third quarter but had to fend off a late Rockets rally.
Jimmy Butler made his playoff debut for the Warriors, contributing 25 points and a well-rounded performance.
Alperen Sengun scored 26 points for the Rockets in his first playoff game, but key players struggled with their shooting.
The Rockets were inefficient from beyond the arc, making only 6 of 29 three-pointers.
The win marked the 100th career playoff victory for Warriors coach Steve Kerr.
