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Golden State Warriors: The 3 biggest moments through the first 2 games

By Nathan Beighle

OAKLAND, CA - APRIL 28: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors reacts after he made a three-point shot late in the game against the Houston Rockets during Game One of the Second Round of the 2019 NBA Western Conference Playoffs at ORACLE Arena on April 28, 2019 in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
OAKLAND, CA - APRIL 28: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors reacts after he made a three-point shot late in the game against the Houston Rockets during Game One of the Second Round of the 2019 NBA Western Conference Playoffs at ORACLE Arena on April 28, 2019 in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) /
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James Harden’s Game 2 eye laceration

Both Stephen Curry and James Harden left Game 2 early in the first half. That said, it changed the game in Golden State’s favor. Ultimately, they couldn’t build a sustainable lead and allowed Houston a chance to come back in the fourth.

However, Harden, although he dropped 29 points, was bothered by that eye injury all throughout Game 2. Harden was hit by Draymond Green after he missed a floater and scrapped for the rebound.

The Rockets lost this game by six, but the time with Harden on the court is what may have doomed them. Harden played 34 minutes, shooting the ball 19 times. Harden’s seven threes were by far his postseason low. He averages nearly 13 three-point attempts per game.

Coming down to the wire, this game didn’t have many iconic shots. Stephen Curry’s three with around six minutes left that ballooned the lead to six which eventually grew to 12 was vital. Austin Rivers‘ three-point make that brought the game within two possessions was also crucial.

Neither of those were more important than Harden’s eye being lacerated though.

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