Kevin Durant Outduels James Harden as Warriors Take 2-0 Series Lead vs. Rockets

Golden State Warriors' Stephen Curry, left, dribbles past Houston Rockets' Chris Paul during the second half of Game 2 of a second-round NBA basketball playoff series in Oakland, Calif., Tuesday, April 30, 2019. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

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The Golden State Warriors needed seven games to dispatch of the Houston Rockets in last season’s Western Conference Finals, but they are already halfway to a sweep in this year’s second-round showdown following Tuesday’s 115-109 victory in Game 2 at Oracle Arena.

The two-time defending champions are also two victories away from their fifth consecutive trip to the Western Conference Finals after holding serve in the first two games at home.

All five Warriors starters scored in double figures, including Kevin Durant (29 points, five rebounds and four assists), Klay Thompson (21 points, five rebounds and three steals), Stephen Curry (20 points and five assists) and Draymond Green (15 points, 12 rebounds and seven assists). 

James Harden spearheaded the Rockets’ effort with 29 points and seven rebounds, but he had six turnovers and dealt with an eye injury for much of the game.

What’s Next?

The series shifts to Houston for Saturday’s Game 3 and Monday’s Game 4.

This article will be updated to provide more information soon.

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