On April 25, the NBA regular season continued, and the Houston Rockets faced the Golden State Warriors at home. With Jalen Green's hot hand and the team's outstanding performance in the second half, the Rockets finally defeated the Warriors 114-108 and successfully defended their home court. During the game, Heat star Jimmy Butler left the game early due to injury, becoming a major focus of the game.

In this game, Rockets' young guard Jalen Green was in great form, scoring 38 points and becoming the biggest contributor to the team's victory. Green showed a strong desire to attack from the beginning of the game, and was extremely threatening whether it was a three-pointer from the outside or a breakthrough under the basket. Especially at the critical moment of the fourth quarter, he made three difficult shots in succession, which completely ignited the passion of the fans and helped the Rockets secure the victory.

As for the Warriors, although Curry and Klay Thompson both performed well, the overall state of the team was up and down. Curry scored a team-high 30 points, but missed two consecutive shots in the last two minutes of the game, missing a good opportunity to tie the score. The Warriors' shooting percentage was only 43% throughout the game , and their poor outside shooting became an important reason for their defeat.

Another focus of the game was Jimmy Butler 's unfortunate injury in the third quarter. He landed unsteadily during a scramble and then fell to the ground, holding his right knee. Although he left the court accompanied by the team doctor, his painful expression was worrying. According to preliminary information after the game, Butler may have a slight knee sprain, and further examination is needed to determine the specific situation. His injury also caused chaos in the Warriors' offensive system for a time, which indirectly affected the trend of the game.

It is worth mentioning that the Rockets performed well on the defensive end. Rookie Amen Thompson contributed 5 steals and frequently interfered with the Warriors' backcourt organization at critical moments, winning many counterattack opportunities for the team. In addition, Shen Jing also played well, scoring a double-double of 15 points and 10 rebounds, effectively resisting the Warriors' inside attack.

With this victory, the Rockets' record this season improved to 32 wins and 40 losses, and they still have hope of reaching the play-in rounds. The Warriors, on the other hand, have suffered a losing streak, and the playoff situation is becoming increasingly grim.

After the game, Rockets coach Udoka said: " Green played a leadership game and played a key role on both offense and defense. We didn't give up when we were behind, and I am very satisfied with this resilience. " Warriors coach Kerr said frankly: " The team's execution at critical moments needs to be improved, especially the communication problems on the defensive end. "

This game not only showed the growth of young players, but also reminded people of the great impact of injuries in the season. The Rockets will continue to face the Lakers at home, while the Warriors need to adjust their status as soon as possible and try to stop the decline.