In a thrilling Game 2, the Houston Rockets, powered by Jalen Green's breakout performance, defeated the Golden State Warriors 109-94, leveling their first-round playoff series at one game apiece. Green scored 38 points, an impressive feat that places him among only nine players in NBA history to achieve such a scoring mark in their first two playoff games. After a sluggish debut, Green rebounded dramatically, tying a franchise record with eight three-pointers. Alperen Sengun contributed significantly with 17 points, 16 rebounds, and 7 assists, marking a performance not seen from a Rocket since Hakeem Olajuwon in 1993. Tari Eason also shone off the bench with 14 points. The Rockets' defense was potent, out-rebounding the Warriors by 14, showcasing their physicality in the paint. Stephen Curry, despite scoring 20 points, struggled with turnovers, recording six in this matchup. With Game 3 on the horizon, history favors the Rockets, as teams winning Game 3 in a tied series have a 74.2% success rate.