Andrew Bogut revealed that during his ankle rehabilitation, he learned the Warriors chose Monta Ellis over Steph Curry based on health considerations, a decision he views as pivotal in hindsight. In recent NBA playoff action, Steph Curry scored 36 points, leading the Warriors to a 104-93 victory over the Houston Rockets in Game 3 of the series, while also passing Tony Parker in playoff scoring to become the 10th highest scorer in NBA history. With significant contributions from Gary Payton II and Buddy Hield, the Warriors took a 2-1 series lead despite the absence of Jimmy Butler.
