Golden State Warriors News: Stephen Curry Powers Warriors to 1-0 Series Opener Against Rockets
During last night's Game 1 between the Golden State Warriors and the Houston Rockets, it was the first time the MVP faced the MVP runner-up in a non-NBA Finals series since 1986.
And the two players have definitely stepped up for their respective squads, with Steph Curry scoring 34 points, grabbing 6 boards and dishing 5 assists, while James Harden made 28 points, 11 rebounds and 9 assists.
Unfortunately for Harden, the Warriors made some tough plays down the stretch, en route to a 110-106 Game 1 victory at the Oracle Arena in Oakland.
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However, the final score does not describe the game's first half with Houston leading by as many as 16 points.
The rest of the Warriors shot only 30-70 from the field, including a dismal 4 out of 18 from the rainbow territory. Curry carried Golden State in its comeback in the third quarter, shooting a cool 5-of-9 from three, and 13-of-22 overall.
Dwight Howard did not show the same brilliance and agility he showed during the series with the Clips after he hurt his knee in the early part of the game.
Harden last tied the game at 97-all, before the Warriors made a 9-2 spurt to go ahead, 106-99 approaching the final minute.
But Trevor Ariza had other things in mind after he paved the way for a 5-0 run to trail by only two points with 15 seconds remaining,
However, several freethrows from Golden State finally completed their come-from-behind victory over Houston, grabbing a 1-0 lead going to Game 2.
