Green had come under heavy criticism for his seven-point showing on Sunday evening to open the series, but he's now feeling the love after eviscerating the Warriors' defense Wednesday night. Recently, former Warriors big man DeMarcus Cousins took to the “Run It Back” show to give Green his flowers.

Jalen Green scored 38 points to lead the Houston Rockets to a 109-94 win over the shorthanded Golden State Warriors on Wednesday night, evening the series at one game apiece.

Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets guard Jalen Green (4) reacts after scoring a basket during the third quarter during game two of the first round for the 2024 NBA