Even with co-star Jimmy Butler (left pelvic contusion) sidelined by injury, Warriors legend Steph Curry still proved too much for the Houston Rockets to handle in Golden State's 104-93 playoff victory (box score) on Saturday night.
By winning Game 3 at home, the Warriors now lead the best-of-seven, first-round series by a 2-1 margin. Game 4 is Monday, also at San Francisco's Chase Center. Since Golden State already won once in Houston, the Rockets will need to win at least one road game to ultimately win the series — and despite leading by 13 points in the first half and facing an opponent without one of its two stars, the Rockets still couldn't get it done in Game 3.