OAKLAND, Calif. -- After each team showcased both their best and worst selves in Games 1 and 2, a homecoming to Oakland in Game 3 signaled a return to normality for the Golden State Warriors, as they defeated the Houston Rockets 126-85. The Warriors now lead the Western Conference finals, 2-1.
Golden State displayed its usual combination of run-outs in transitions, pretty split sets and swinging passes in the half court, and heavy quantities of Kevin Durant.
Most important, the Warriors welcomed the arrival of two-time MVP, Stephen Curry, who exploded for 18 points in the third quarter, during which he went a perfect 7-for-7 from the field.