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The Golden State Warriors survive a tough challenge from the Houston Rockets to take Game 3, 104–93, and seize a 2–1 series lead in the 2025 NBA Playoffs!  In this video, we break down the full game story — from Houston's early defensive dominance, to Stephen Curry’s explosive second half, to the key plays that sealed the Warriors’ comeback win.  🔥 Find out how the Warriors fought through a slow start, who stepped up for Golden State, and where the Rockets lost control.  📈 If you love full recaps, game breakdowns, and playoff drama, make sure to hit subscribe and join us for full 2025 NBA Playoff coverage!  ➡️ Comment your thoughts below: Can the Rockets bounce back in Game 4?

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00:00On a pivotal night in the 2025 NBA Playoffs first-round series, the Golden State Warriors

00:06showed championship resolve, pulling away late to defeat the Houston Rockets 104-93 and sees a

00:132-1 series lead, even without star forward Jimmy Butler, who was sidelined due to pelvic and glute

00:20injuries. Welcome to Jintotsky Sports, your spot for all things sports. From legendary moments in

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00:39The game opened with gritty, hard-nosed basketball from both teams. Houston came out aggressively on

00:46defense, smothering Golden State's perimeter players and forcing turnovers. The Warriors

00:52struggled to find any offensive rhythm, going cold from the field. In fact, they managed just one

00:59field goal over an eight-minute stretch, a testament to Houston's intense defensive pressure. However,

01:06Houston couldn't fully capitalize. Their own offense sputtered despite the defensive success.

01:13Fred VanVleet led the way early, but the Rockets missed several open looks and failed to create

01:18consistent separation. A controversial moment stirred tensions when Stephen Curry was clearly fouled by

01:25Dylan Brooks while attempting a three-pointer, but the officials swallowed their whistles. The no-call

01:31visibly frustrated Curry and ignited outrage among Warriors fans, adding an early emotional edge to the

01:38night. The second quarter mirrored the first, a defensive grind with little flow offensively for

01:44either side. Golden State remained stuck in the mud offensively for much of the period,

01:49but Houston continued to waste chances. The Rockets' free-throw struggles, finishing just 14-24

01:57the line, began to loom large. Meanwhile, even in the absence of Butler, the Warriors' role players

02:04kept them within striking distance. Jonathan Kaminga and rookie Quinton Post contributed key minutes,

02:11providing hustle and defense that prevented Houston from building a significant lead. By halftime,

02:19despite having dominated stretches defensively, Houston clung only to a slim advantage,

02:25leaving the door wide open for Golden State. When the third quarter began, everything shifted.

02:32Stephen Curry emerged from halftime determined to tilt the game back in Golden State's favor.

02:38Finding his shot and moving masterfully without the ball, Curry ignited the Warriors' offense with a

02:45flurry of threes and strong drives to the basket. He orchestrated the attack with precision,

02:52helping Golden State finally establish a rhythm. Buddy Heald also came alive, draining five three-pointers

02:59and stretching the Rockets' defense then. Houston struggled to keep pace, as the Warriors' ball movement

03:06and pace quickened dramatically. Golden State's defense, led by Draymond Green, began to smother Houston's

03:13offense in turn. Jalen Green and Alperen Sengen failed to find their rhythm, and the Rockets' shooting

03:20woes deepened. By the end of the third, Golden State had grabbed the lead and the momentum. In the fourth,

03:28Stephen Curry delivered his signature moment. With Houston threatening to make a final push,

03:34Curry buried a deep, off-the-dribble three-pointer that electrified the Warriors' bench and silenced the

03:40Rockets' hopes. He followed it up with two beautiful assists, engineering a run that stretched Golden

03:47State's lead into double digits. But a closer role wasn't Curry's alone. Gary Payton, too, delivering a

03:54playoff career high, exploded for 11 of his 16 points in the final period. His relentless energy,

04:01diving for loose balls, cutting hard to the basket, finishing tough layups, gave Golden State an

04:08emotional and physical boost that Houston simply couldn't match. As Houston faltered, missing key

04:14shots and failing to close defensive possessions, the Warriors closed the door with veteran poise,

04:21securing the 104-93 victory. Even without Jimmy Butler, Golden State's championship DNA was undeniable.

04:29Their depth, resilience, and defensive backbone allowed them to weather early storms and eventually

04:36pull away with authority. Role players like Payton healed Kaminga and Post all rose to the moment when

04:43it mattered most. Meanwhile, Houston's inability to capitalize on their early defensive dominance,

04:49combined with poor shooting and missed free throws, proved fatal. Despite a fierce first-half effort,

04:56the Rockets now find themselves facing a critical game for the physical edge and officiating

05:03controversies, particularly the no-call on Curry, only add more fire to a series that's quickly

05:10growing in intensity. The teams will meet again on Monday at Chase Center, where the Warriors will aim to

05:16put the Rockets on the ropes, while Houston fights to keep their season alive. With Curry heating up

05:22and Golden State's supporting cast clicking into place, Houston faces a tall challenge in what promises

05:29to be another heavyweight battle.

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05:46Until next time, stay inspired and keep chasing greatness.

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