🚨 Game 2 Recap: Rockets Fire Back to Even Series with Warriors! 💥

April 23, 2025 — What. A. Game. After a slow start to the series, the Houston Rockets came out swinging in Game 2, torching the Golden State Warriors with a commanding 109–94 win to tie the series 1–1.

Let’s break it down 👇

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🔥 Jalen Green Lights It Up

If you were sleeping on Jalen Green, you’re wide awake now.

After scoring just 7 points in Game 1, Green bounced back in a HUGE way with 38 points and eight three-pointers, tying a Rockets playoff record. His energy was on full blast from the opening tip, helping Houston surge to a 28–18 lead in the first quarter — a lead they never gave up.

And the 3rd quarter? Jalen dropped 15 points just in that stretch. Cold-blooded. 🥶

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🛡️ Rockets’ Role Players Lock In

It wasn’t just Jalen. The entire Rockets squad stepped up.

• Alperen Sengun nearly notched a triple-double: 17 pts, 16 boards, 7 dimes.

• Dillon Brooks added a gritty 16 points.

• Tari Eason chipped in 14 off the bench.

Defensively, the Rockets were locked in — they held the high-scoring Warriors under 100 points for the second straight game. That’s not easy to do.

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😬 Warriors Struggle Without Butler

Things took a turn early when Jimmy Butler went down with a pelvic contusion after a collision with Amen Thompson. He didn’t return. His absence was a big blow.

Steph Curry still did Steph things — 20 points, 9 assists, and a new milestone: 4,000+ career playoff points. Only 10 others in NBA history have done that.

But the Dubs shot poorly from the line (just 11-of-18) and never found their rhythm without Butler. The offense looked... disjointed.

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🔜 What’s Next?

Game 3 heads to San Francisco this Saturday at 7:30 PM CST. With the series tied and tensions rising, both teams will be looking to make a statement.

• Will the Warriors bounce back at home?

• Can the Rockets keep riding this momentum?

Stay tuned — this series just got spicy 🌶️

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