Rockets’ Dirty Plays Against Stephen Curry Revealed In New Camera Angles
Rockets' Dirty Plays Against Stephen Curry Revealed In New Camera Angles
The Houston Rockets faced the Golden State Warriors in a highly anticipated NBA playoff matchup. Defensive intensity was on full display from the opening tip.
The Warriors managed to limit the Rockets to their lowest scoring total of the season. Stephen Curry and Jimmy Butler both played pivotal roles for Golden State, refusing to back down.
The Rockets are all over Steph so far 🤨 pic.twitter.com/Gw1sfDqgQr
— Warriors on NBCS (@NBCSWarriors) April 21, 2025
Despite aggressive defensive tactics from Houston—think heavy contact from Fred VanVleet and Dillon Brooks—Curry kept his cool. He maintained his composure under pressure, which honestly, is kind of what you expect from him at this point.
Steve Kerr’s team showed real resilience as Curry led the scoring with an efficient shooting performance. Butler chipped in with a well-rounded effort on both ends of the court.
For the Rockets, this was their toughest offensive outing in playoff action since 2018. Beating a disciplined Warriors squad in the postseason? That’s a tall order, and Houston just couldn’t quite figure it out.
Jimmy Butler Praises Stephen Curry’s Game-Changing Performance in Series Opener
Jimmy Butler openly recognized Stephen Curry’s skills following Game 1. He pointed out that Curry’s unpredictable playstyle consistently keeps defenders off-balance.
Butler mentioned that only Curry seems to truly understand the rhythm and direction of his own game, especially when weaving through organized chaos. This quality made Curry especially tough to defend, even for experienced defenders like Draymond Green, a former Defensive Player of the Year.
The Golden State Warriors capitalized on Curry’s hot hand and composure at the Toyota Center. They took an early lead in the series.
Their defense paired well with Curry’s offense, keeping up the momentum they once established at Oracle Arena during previous playoff battles. With this win, Golden State broke a streak dating back to their 2022 playoff run.
It’s a clear statement about their postseason intentions. Opponents might want to take note—their multifaceted approach is still a real threat.
A graduate from the University of Texas, Anthony Amador has been credentialed to cover the Houston Texans, Dallas Cowboys, San Antonio Spurs, Dallas Mavericks and high school games all over the Lone Star State. Currently, his primary beats are the NBA, MLB, NFL and UFC.
