With Jimmy Butler sidelined, Steph Curry dropped 36 points in Game 3 to lead the Warriors to a 2-1 series edge over the Rockets.

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Stephen Curry eventually found his shooting groove while Houston tried everything to stop him, finishing with 36 points, nine assists and seven rebounds to lead the Golden State Warriors past the Rockets 104-93 on Saturday night without Jimmy Butler for a 2-1 lead in their first-round playoff series.

Stephen Curry was brilliant as the Golden State Warriors took a pivotal Game 3 win over the Houston Rockets. The club entered the matchup with a bit of insecurity as they don't perform as well when Jimmy Butler isn't in the lineup. After a nasty Game 2 fall, Butler missed the recent contest for the Warriors.