Steve Kerr laid out plans for Draymond Green amid heavy reliance on Stephen Curry in Golden State Warriors' game

During Game 3 the Houston Rockets tried to disrupt Draymond Green's rhythm yet the Warriors successfully defended against it. Through creative strategies from Coach Steve Kerr combined with crucial performances from Stephen Curry the Golden State Warriors managed to keep a challenging Game 3 lead.
Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr revealed that Houston Rockets chose Fred VanVleet to defend Draymond Green specifically to disrupt his passing ability. The Warriors demonstrated their depth through adjustment capabilities by winning Game 3 with a 104–93 score that gave them a 2–1 series lead.
Steve Kerr shared his opinion on Rocket’s defense strategy, he said, “They're putting VanVleet on him for a reason. They're trying to take away Draymond's playmaking and take him out of our offensive scheme as best they can. This is not an easy series for Dray.”.

The Rockets aimed to limit Draymond Green's impact on offense by putting Fred VanVleet on him, and it really helped in curbing Green's playmaking. In response, the Warriors made some big tactical shifts. Coach Kerr added Jonathan Kuminga and Quinten Post to the starting five to boost their offensive spacing and rebounding. Post may not have scored a lot, but he pulled down 12 rebounds and provided vital rim protection, effectively managing his defensive shortcomings with clever matchups and pre-switching.
Stephen Curry was on fire, scoring 37 points, dishing out 9 assists, and grabbing 7 rebounds in 41 minutes. Even with tough defense coming at him, Curry's skills and leadership were key to the Warriors' win. The team showed their toughness by making in-game adjustments, like Gary Payton II changing up his screen timing to take advantage of the Rockets' defense on Curry.
The Warriors really stepped up their defense against the Rockets' main scorers. Jalen Green, who had a stellar 38 points in Game 2, was restricted to just 9 points in Game 3, highlighting the Warriors' enhanced defensive teamwork. Meanwhile, Fred VanVleet struggled to score, managing only 26.8% shooting overall and 20.7% from three during the series.
The Warriors achieved victory in Game 3 through their ability to adjust to Houston defense and capitalize on their numerous talent options available. The Warriors currently lead the series 2–1 after demonstrating both toughness and strategic thinking.
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The upcoming series enables increased opportunities for the Warriors to handle the Rockets' game plan because Jimmy Butler may return to play. The forthcoming games will test the Warriors' ability to adapt while showing their dedication to advance in the playoff competition.