The Golden State Warriors pulled off a Game 3 win against the Houston Rockets at home, defeating them 104-93. It was Stephen Curry who shined when the lights were the brightest, as always, scoring 36 points and helping the team to victory.

HOUSTON — Jimmy Butler has repeatedly referred to Stephen Curry as Batman to his Robin. So, after Butler went down with a pelvic bruise in Game 2 of Golden State’s first-round Western Conference playoff series with the Houston Rockets, Curry was asked who would fill in as Robin if his teammate couldn’t play.

With Jimmy Butler III relegated to a well-padded seat on the bench, the Warriors on Saturday were forced to revisit the limitations of their offense. Their hopes rested on the improvisational brilliance of Stephen Curry and a prayer.