On Saturday evening, the Golden State Warriors took a 2-1 lead over the Houston Rockets when they won Game 3 by a score of 104-93.
Playing without Jimmy Butler, Steph Curry erupted for 36 points and nine assists while shooting 12/23 from the field.
Via Anthony Slater of The Athletic: “Warriors get Game 3 and 2-1 series lead without Jimmy Butler.
*Steph Curry: 36 points despite Rockets draped all over him
*Gary Payton II: 16 points, five 4Q makes, leveraged Curry’s gravity
*Buddy Hield: 17 points, huge late first half surge, biggest game he’s had for GSW”
Warriors get Game 3 and 2-1 series lead without Jimmy Butler.
*Steph Curry: 36 points despite Rockets draped all over him
*Gary Payton II: 16 points, five 4Q makes, leveraged Curry’s gravity
*Buddy Hield: 17 points, huge late first half surge, biggest game he’s had for GSW— Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater) April 27, 2025
Head coach Steve Kerr also made NBA history by moving ahead of Larry Brown (100) on the all-time playoff wins list.
Following Brown, the next coach for Kerr to pass will be Erik Spoelstra (110).
Via The NBA: “With tonight’s win,@warriors coach, Steve Kerr moved into 6th on the all-time postseason coaching wins list!”
Kerr has been at the helm since the 2014-15 season.
He has helped lead the Warriors to the NBA Finals six times (and they have won four titles).
Via The Golden State Warriors: “List of coaches in NBA history with 100 Playoff wins:
Phil Jackson
Pat Riley
Gregg Popovich
Doc Rivers
Erik Spoelstra
Larry Brown
Steve Kerr”
List of coaches in NBA history with 100 Playoff wins:
Phil Jackson
Pat Riley
Gregg Popovich
Doc Rivers
Erik Spoelstra
Larry Brown
Steve Kerr pic.twitter.com/twttI2heUn— Golden State Warriors (@warriors) April 21, 2025
Game 4 will be on Monday night at the Chase Center in San Francisco.
The winner of the series will play the Lakers or Timberwolves in the second round.
With tonight’s win, Steve Kerr passes Larry Brown for sixth most playoff coaching victories in NBA history 👏 pic.twitter.com/deXPzrLzNg
— Golden State Warriors (@warriors) April 27, 2025
