Golden State Warriors vs Houston Rockets

On Saturday night, the Chase Center will come alive as the Golden State Warriors face the Houston Rockets in Game 3 of their NBA Playoff series. Both teams have secured one win each in the series so far. Here’s a look at the upcoming game prediction.

Following an impressive defensive performance to claim victory in Game 1, the Warriors lost their edge in Game 2, with the Rockets securing a 109-94 win.

A pivotal moment in the last game occurred early in the first quarter when Jimmy Butler, who has been outstanding since joining Golden State, left the court after a tough fall.

With Butler sidelined, Stephen Curry took on the responsibility of leading the team, but the star guard found it challenging to carry the load with limited contributions from his teammates. Moses Moody was the only other Warriors starter to reach double-digit scoring.

Jalen Green scored 38 points as the Rockets recovered well from being shut out by the Warriors' oppressive defense in Game 1 to even the series 1-1 in the middle of the week.

But unlike Curry, Green had a lot of help from his teammates, as seen by the double-digit totals that Dillon Brooks, Alperen Sengun, Tari Eason, and Amen Thompson all finished with.

The performance of Fred VanVleet, who only made two of eight shots to score seven points, may be the one area of the previous game that Houston will wish to improve.

Jalen Green exploded for 38 points, leading the Rockets to a strong bounce-back victory after their Game 1 struggles against the Warriors' stifling defense. The midweek win evened the series at 1-1.

Unlike Steph Curry, who often carries Golden State’s offense alone, Green received plenty of support from his teammates. Dillon Brooks, Alperen Şengün, Tari Eason, and Amen Thompson all contributed double-digit scoring, showcasing Houston’s balanced attack.

However, one concern for the Rockets was Fred VanVleet’s quiet night—he managed just seven points on 2-of-8 shooting. If Houston wants to maintain momentum, they’ll need a sharper performance from him moving forward.