The defeated the Houston Rockets 4โ1 in the first round of the 2016 NBA Western Conference Playoffs. Despite the Warriors' dominance, the series was defined by health concerns for Stephen Curry , who suffered both ankle and knee injuries during the matchup. Series Summary Top Performer 78โ 104 Warriors Stephen Curry (GSW): 24 PTS 106โ 115 Warriors Klay Thompson (GSW): 34 PTS 96โ 97 Rockets James Harden (HOU): 35 PTS Warriors 121 โ94 Klay Thompson (GSW): 23 PTS 81โ 114 Warriors Klay Thompson (GSW): 27 PTS Key Moments and Performances