Stephen Curry led the Golden State Warriors to a 95-85 victory over the Houston Rockets in Game 1 of their playoff series, scoring 31 points despite facing tough defense. Jimmy Butler praised Curry's performance, comparing him to "Batman" for his ability to surprise and deliver in big moments.
The Golden State Warriors 95-85 victory over the Houston Rockets in Game 1 of their first-round series was powered by a standout performance from Stephen Curry.
After Curry dropped 31 points in the game, including some iconic three-pointers, Jimmy Butler was quick to highlight his teammate’s impact, likening him to a superhero.
"He does [continue to amaze]. Like I always say, Batman comes out of nowhere. You never see him coming," Butler said in a post-game interview.
| Player of the Game | |
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EFF
31
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| Jimmy Butler | |
| Points | 25 |
| Accuracy | 10-19 |
| Rebounds | 7 |
| Assists | 6 |
"He just falls from the sky, from the building, behind the door, does some incredible things. Man, he’s gonna be the reason we do win it all. We all know that. We got to protect him at all costs," he added.to make sure Curry’s greatness is protected and supported.
Curry’s 31-point performance came after a tough outing earlier in the month, where he struggled with his shooting against the Rockets, posting just three points on 1-10 shooting.
Butler’s praise was not only for Curry’s scoring ability but also for his leadership, which becomes even more important during playoff games.
"He’s gonna be the reason we do win it all," Butler said, underscoring how central Curry’s presence is to their championship aspirations.
After winning Game 1, Golden State will aim to carry this momentum into Game 2 on April 23, as they seek to build a commanding 2-0 lead over the Rockets.
