NBA: Warrior godfather.

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October 28, 10:30 PM, U.S. Time.

The Warriors faced the Rockets at home. Surprisingly, this game between a weakened Warriors team and a struggling Rockets lineup was nationally televised, and many speculated it was due to the attention Coach Liam González was drawing.

The Warriors' starting lineup consisted of point guard Curry, shooting guard Azubuike, small forward Butler, power forward Varejao, and center Biedrins. Some Warriors fans, less informed about the offseason moves, were shocked to see four new starters from last season.

The Rockets started with point guard Aaron Brooks, shooting guard Shane Battier, small forward Ariza, power forward Scola, and center Hayes. American fans might not recognize them all, but Chinese fans knew this lineup well.

Despite Yao's absence, the Rockets retained their status as a beloved team in China. 

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Though Oakland fans had voiced discontent over Coach Liam's decisions, Oracle Arena was still packed, buzzing with anticipation. Standing courtside, Liam turned to Silas and said, "We can't let down the most loyal fans in the league."

Then, stepping to center court, Liam shook hands with Rockets coach Rick Adelman, saying with a smile, "Welcome back to the Oracle, Coach Adelman."

Adelman had led the Warriors for two seasons in the past, though with mixed success. His real achievements lay elsewhere—guiding the Blazers to the Finals in the 1990s and, in the 2000s, nearly dethroning the Lakers dynasty with the Kings.

Adelman replied calmly, "I look forward to putting on a great game for the fans." But his attention drifted to his own roster. The injuries to Yao and Tracy McGrady weighed heavily on the Rockets, leaving them in a precarious state. Liam, on the other hand, wasn't phased. He signaled Curry, who nodded in understanding.

BEEP— The referee's whistle started the game.

In the opening play, Hayes and Biedrins faced off for the jump ball. Hayes, undersized at 6'6", couldn't contest Biedrins, who easily tipped the ball to Curry.

Dribbling into offense, Curry faced off with Battier. Despite Adelman's dismissive attitude, he was keenly aware of Curry's importance to the Warriors. He assigned Battier, a skilled defender, to shadow him.

But Curry called Biedrins over for a pick. With Biedrins creating space, Curry pulled up for a shot just before Battier could recover. His three-pointer soared over Battier's fingertips, tracing a high arc before sinking into the net.

0:3.

The crowd at Oracle erupted as Curry scored his first official NBA points. Warriors fans, despite mixed feelings about the recent trades, put aside their doubts to cheer. This was their team, and their passion for the Warriors ran deep. They wanted nothing more than to see the Warriors rise again.

The Rockets countered with Aaron Brooks, who swiftly dribbled past Azubuike and drove to the basket. Just as the Warriors defense converged, Brooks passed to Scola, who used a smooth post move to shake off Varejao and score with a soft hook shot.

2:3.

After the bucket, Biedrins quickly inbounded to Curry, launching a fast break. The Rockets, still adjusting, scrambled in defense, and Aaron Brooks found himself guarding Curry.

Unfazed, Curry paused at the top of the arc and took another shot, ignoring the shorter Brooks trying to contest him. The ball swished through the hoop.

Curry, back-to-back threes! The Oracle Arena's volume rose as Warriors fans cheered on their budding star.

This is what Warriors fans are all about—no matter the record, or how bleak the season might look, they'll always cheer wholeheartedly for moments like this.

As the game progressed, the Rockets leaned on Scola again. With his experience, the Argentine diamond deftly maneuvered against Varejao, scoring once more.

4:6.

For the Warriors' next offensive possession, Liam signaled a play from the sidelines, and Curry passed to Azubuike instead of taking the shot himself.

"This is the regular season, not the playoffs," Liam thought, "and I can't have Curry carrying the team alone."

Azubuike tried to drive against Ariza but found himself stalled by solid defense. Forced to pass back, he reset, looking for a new opening.

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