With under eight minutes to go in the game and the Rockets leading by double digits, Jalen Green ran into Draymond. When the two fought for space, Jalen delivered an elbow to Draymond's face. The play was initially called a personal foul on Jalen Green, and after review it was upgraded to a flagrant-1 foul.

Jalen Green shined in Game 2, showcasing marked improvement. His pivotal performance was crucial in boosting his team's success. Does he turn the team around?

Without Butler in the lineup, the Warriors struggled offensively in the 109–94 loss—star Steph Curry once said Butler makes the Warriors' possessions easier, so his absence naturally threw a wrench into the Warriors' plans to snatch away two wins during the Rockets' playoff homestand.