Without Butler in the lineup, the Warriors struggled offensively in the 109–94 loss—star Steph Curry once said Butler makes the Warriors' possessions easier, so his absence naturally threw a wrench into the Warriors' plans to snatch away two wins during the Rockets' playoff homestand.

Jalen Green hit a Houston playoff-record eight 3-pointers and scored 38 points in Game 2 win over Warriors, but his defense was just as crucial a factor.