Jalen Green scores 38 points, Rockets tie series

Jalen had an impressive bounce-back performance, becoming the first Houston Rocket since James Harden to score 30 points in a playoff game. He recorded 38 points, along with 6 assists, 4 rebounds, and 3 steals, shooting 52% from the field and 44.4% from three-point range, resulting in a 69.9% true shooting percentage. This standout game highlights Jalen's significant impact and contribution to the team during the playoffs. Full Article

94 - 109 Box Scores: NBA - Yahoo   GAME SUMMARY West First Round - Game 2 - GSW leads 1-0 Location: Toyota Center Officials: Sean Corbin, Courtney Kirkland, David Guthrie, and Andy Nagy Team Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Total Golden State Warriors 18 28 25 23 94 Houston Rockets 28 32 27 22 109   TEAM STATS Team PTS FG FG% 3P 3P% FT FT% OREB TREB AST PF STL TO BLK Golden State...

Jaylen Brown, at 28 years old, has surpassed Paul George and Rasheed Wallace in playoff scoring, now ranking 47th in NBA history. Draymond Green has also moved past Hakeem Olajuwon, securing the 20th spot for all-time steals. In Game 2, Brown achieved 36 points, 10 rebounds, and 5 assists, marking his first playoff game without Jayson Tatum since his rookie year, with his performance noted for its impact on the Celtics’ offense efficiency. Full Article

Jimmy Butler left Game 2 of the Golden State Warriors' first round series against the Houston Rockets due to a pelvic contusion sustained after a collision with Amen Thompson. Although Butler initially continued playing, he was later substituted and went to the locker room. An MRI is scheduled for Butler on Thursday, with the next game in the series set for Saturday in San Francisco. Full Article

Jimmy Butler left Game 2 of the Golden State Warriors' first round series against the Houston Rockets due to a pelvic contusion after a hard fall following a collision with Amen Thompson. Although Butler initially remained in the game, he was later substituted and went to the locker room for evaluation. He is set to undergo an MRI on Thursday, with Game 3 scheduled for Saturday in San Francisco. Full Article