In a stunning turn of events, Stephen Curry, known for his explosive scoring, was held to a mere three points in Sunday's game against the Houston Rockets. The Warriors suffered a 106-96 defeat at home, with Curry's struggles being a major factor. Houston's defense, characterized by relentless double-teaming and denial of possession, proved highly effective in stifling Curry's offensive rhythm.

Curry's final stat line included just 1-of-10 shooting from the field and 1-of-8 from beyond the arc, accompanied by four turnovers. This uncharacteristic performance contrasted sharply with his recent scoring surge, where he averaged 125 points over the previous three games. Despite the loss, Curry managed to surpass Rick Barry and Reggie Miller on the all-time scoring list, a minor consolation on a difficult night.

The Warriors' offense as a whole struggled against the Rockets' size and athleticism. Houston dominated the paint, outscoring Golden State 56-40, led by Alperen Sengun's 19 points and the dynamic duo of Jalen Green and San Leandro native Amen Thompson. Turnovers also plagued the Warriors, with 20 giveaways proving costly in their attempts to rally.

Despite Curry's struggles, several Warriors players stepped up. Buddy Hield led the team with 20 points off the bench, while Brandin Podziemski added 19. Gary Payton II contributed 16 points, and Jimmy Butler chipped in with 13. However, their efforts were not enough to overcome the Rockets' dominant performance.

The game was marked by physical play and heightened emotions. Draymond Green received a technical foul after a confrontation with Sengun and later earned a flagrant foul for hitting Sengun in the face with an elbow. The intensity spilled over as Rockets coach Ime Udoka exchanged words with Curry as the teams headed to the locker room at halftime.

With the loss, the Warriors fell to 46-32, joining a four-way tie for fifth place in the Western Conference standings. Looking ahead, they will seek to bounce back in their next game against the Phoenix Suns on April 8.

Despite the setback, Curry and the Warriors remain confident in their ability to improve as they approach the playoffs. "Tonight was a rough night, all the way around," Curry said. "They played great, and we had some moments, but we have to maintain the confidence that we're building towards our best selves come playoff time."