After a forgettable NBA postseason debut, Jalen Green responded in the best way possible.
Green fired a playoff career-high 38 points, leading a resounding 109-94 Houston Rockets bounce-back in Game 2 over the Golden State Warriors, Thursday (PH time), April 24.
ROCKETS TIE UP THE SERIES AGAINST THE WARRIORS 🚀
— ESPN (@espn) April 24, 2025
With the much-needed victory, the second-seed Rockets pulled even in their West first round duel with the seventh-ranked Warriors at 1-1. Game 3 is set on Sunday, April 27 in San Francisco, California.
The 23-year-old high-flyer atoned for a measly seven-point performance in a 85-95 loss in the series opener with a much-inspired play in a must-win game. Green scored 15 markers alone in the third frame, finishing with another playoff career-high eight triples and six assists.
Jalen Green triple.
— NBA (@NBA) April 24, 2025
Jalen Green tough floater.
The Rockets guard leading the way with 25 PTS nearing the end of the 3Q 😮?💨
GSW-HOU | Game 2 | TNT
Alperen Sengun bullied his way to a 17-point, 16-rebound double-double in a game where both teams exchanged three-point bombs in six straight possessions in a wild sequence late in the first half.
SENGUN GOES THROUGH THE SPIN CYCLE TWICE 🌀🌀
— NBA (@NBA) April 24, 2025
AND THE FOUL!!
Warriors/Rockets | Game 2 | TNT
On the other hand, Stephen Curry ended up with 20 markers but the main concern for the Warriors turned to veteran star Jimmy Butler’s availability moving forward in the series.
Butler exited late in the first quarter after falling hard on his tailbone in a collision with Amen Thompson. The six-time All-Star did not return due to a pelvic contusion, finishing with three points and two rebounds in eight minutes.
Jimmy Butler went to the locker room after colliding with Amen Thompson.
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) April 24, 2025
(With reports from Pao Ambat)
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[Editor's note: This article was written by a member of the One Sports Digital with the help of AI, and then checked by the staff to ensure accuracy.]
