Jimmy Butler, who suffered a nasty fall and pelvic injury in Game 2, certainly benefited from the rest, as did Stephen Curry and Draymond Green -- as the Warriors' core is older stars. Houston aims to extend the series, returning back to their home floor to try and take down the Warriors.

The Houston Rockets staved off elimination on Wednesday night, defeating the Golden State Warriors, 131-116. The Warriors starters combined for 40 total points

Steve Kerr did not hold back on the Rockets' success throughout Game 5 in the Warriors' 131-116 loss on Wednesday night.