Stephen Curry shined in the Golden State Warriors' 104-93 win over the Houston Rockets at home on Saturday, leading the team to a 2-1 series lead without Jimmy Butler III.

Stephen Curry eventually found his shooting groove and got hot 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 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.