First quarter
Summary: The game had a different look from the start as Golden State guard and reigning NBA MVP Stephen curry sat out with an ankle injury.
James Harden's line: 6 points, 5 assists, 1 rebound
Inside the Numbers: The Rockets shot 4-of-7 from 3-point range in the first quarter Monday night after shooting 2-of-10 from beyond the arc in the first half of Game 1.
Second quarter
33-28 Warriors
Summary: Klay Thompson and Andre Iguodala stepped up in the absence of Curry, giving the Rockets defense a big challenge.