On Wednesday night, things got physical.

The Houston Rockets righted the wrongs from their Game 1 defeat to the Golden State Warriors with a 109-94 win to even the series, led by a 38-point night from Jalen Green that tied the Rockets’ franchise playoff record.

Jimmy Butler missing most of the game due to a pelvic contusion in the first quarter undoubtedly played a part, but Houston took full advantage by taking Steph Curry out of his comfort zone and holding him to just 20 points with six turnovers.

As the series heads to San Francisco, the Warriors got the split needed but are yet to breach 100 points, and it remains to be seen what Butler’s status will be for Game 3, particularly as the Rockets might have found their edge with their physicality.

On the latest episode of “The Athletic NBA Daily,” Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni were joined by Rockets beat writer Kelly Iko to discuss how Houston’s physical play disrupted the Warriors in Game 2, Green’s impressive performance and his progression over the season, and what adjustments both teams need to make if Butler isn’t back for Game 3.

Watch the full episode of “The Athletic NBA Daily” below or on the YouTube channel, or via “The Athletic NBA Daily” podcast feed on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

(Photo of Jimmy Butler: Kenneth Richmond / Getty Images)