After an appalling performance in Game 1 by Jalen Green, the Houston Rockets star came up big against the Golden State Warriors in Game 2. He scored 38 points to tie the series 1-1 as the games head to San Francisco.
The Warriors couldn’t replicate their form in Game 1, as Curry scored 20 compared to the 31 he put up in Game 1. Hence, Jalen Green’s form could help the Rockets regain their lost home-game advantage and score two victories at the Chase Center.
Jalen Green vs. Golden State Warriors: Game 2 Stats
| Minutes | Points | Rebounds | Assists | FG% | 3P% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35:20 | 38 | 4 | 6 | 52.0 | 44.4 |
Green vs. Warriors: How Did Green Perform in Game 2?
The first game saw Green score a measly seven points with an erratic FG% of 20.0. He made 3-15 shots, missing open looks throughout the game. Managing to shoot 2.9 three-pointers in the regular season, Green had a night to forget.
Game 2 became a different story. The player amped up his FG% to 52.0 and knocked down eight three-pointers with a 3pt% of 44.4. Apart from scoring, Green pickpocketed the opposition players, earning three steals. It looked like Green got his mojo back!
The Warriors’ defense was lacking against the Rockets, unable to keep up wth Green’s impressive shooting.
Jalen Green Summarizes Remarkable Game 2 Performance vs. Warriors
Jalen Green vs. Warriors: Head-to-Head Career Stats
Green has been developing with the Rockets for some time and has elevated his career in the previous seasons. But against the Warriors, Green fails to get the fans out of their seats.
In the 14 games he played with the Warriors, Green averaged 13.1 points, 3.1 rebounds, and 2.9 assists, which leaves much to be desired. But the Game 2 performance became his career-high points-scoring performance against the Warriors, announcing his arrival on the grandest stage of them all.
Before this game, Green only managed a career-high 21 points when facing the Warriors.
The player’s performances directly links to the Rockets chances of moving forward one step closer to the NBA title.Green’s last 10 games vs. the Warriors:Dec 3, 2022 – 13 points, one rebound, and three assists.
- Oct 29, 2023 – 21 pts, 9 rebs, 1 asts
- Nov 20, 2023 – 16 pts, 3 rebs, 2 asts
- Apr 4, 2024 – 13 pts, 4 rebs, 7 asts
- Nov 2, 2024 – 7 pts, 1 rebs, 3 asts
- Dec 5, 2024 – 14 pts, 4 rebs, 3 asts
- Dec 11, 2024- 12 pts, 4 rebs, 3 asts
- Feb 13, 2025 – 9 pts, 0 rebs, 1 asts
- Apr 6, 2025 – 21 pts, 3 rebs, 5 asts
- Apr 20, 2025 – 7 pts, 8 rebs, 2 asts
Also read: What Happened to Jimmy Butler? Warriors Star’s Injury Update After Scary Fall vs. Rockets in Game 2
