SAN FRANCISCO - With the first-round series tied at a game apiece, the Houston Rockets and Golden State Warriors play a pivotal Game 3 on Saturday at Chase Center. In NBA playoff history, the team that won Game 3 of a best-of-seven series that was tied 1-1 went on to win the series 74.

The Warriors earned their spot in this first-round series via the Play-In Tournament, knocking off the Memphis Grizzlies to grab the West's No. 7 seed. The Rockets ended up with the No. 2 seed in an ultra-competitive Western Conference, finishing 52-30 in the regular season. Game 3 is set for Saturday in San Francisco.