The Golden State Warriors and Houston Rockets squared off in Texas on Sunday night.
They improved to 2-1 after three games of the season with their 106-95 victory.
With 24 points, seven rebounds, and six assists in just 31 minutes of action, Steph Curry led the way.
Furthermore, Klay Thompson created NBA history by moving up to tenth place on the list of all-time three-pointers made, surpassing Jamal Crawford.
After playing for 29 minutes, Thompson finished the game with 19 points, 4 rebounds, and 1 block.
LeBron James will be the next guy he passes on the list (2,263).
Thompson just finished a season in which he shot 41.2% from three-point range and 43.6% from the field in 69 games, averaging 21.9 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 2.4 assists per game.
He came from Washington State as the eleventh choice in the 2011 NBA Draft and has played with Golden State his whole career.
The Warriors will travel to Louisiana on Monday night to play Zion Williamson and the New Orleans Pelicans.
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The Rockets’ record after the loss is now 0-3 for the new campaign.
With 21 points and nine rebounds in 38 minutes of action, Jalen Green led the squad.
Their next game is scheduled for this Wednesday night in Texas, when they will play LaMelo Ball and the Charlotte Hornets.
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