Speaking of starting strong, according to the NBA the opening weekend of the playoffs was the most-watched in 25 years, averaging 4.4 million viewers or an increase of 17 percent from last year. Fans credited the 37-year-old Curry for the surge in viewership.

Stephen Curry was brilliant as the Golden State Warriors took a pivotal Game 3 win over the Houston Rockets. The club entered the matchup with a bit of insecurity as they don't perform as well when Jimmy Butler isn't in the lineup.

Stephen Curry eventually found his shooting groove while Houston tried everything to stop him, finishing with 36 points, nine assists and seven rebounds to lead the Golden State Warriors past the Rockets 104-93 on Saturday night without Jimmy Butler for a 2-1 lead in their first-round playoff series.