With Jimmy Butler sidelined and a new-look starting lineup, things got off to a rocky start for the Golden State Warriors in Game 3 against the Houston Rockets on Saturday evening at Chase Center. With the series tied at 1-1, the Rockets landed the opening haymaker in San Francisco.
After a cold start on offense for the Warriors, the Rockets surged to a 13-point lead midway through the second quarter. However, the Warriors responded before the halftime whistle. Prior to entering the locker room at halftime, the Warriors went on a 9-0 run, cutting Houston's advantage down to only three.