Houston hurt by feat of Klay

Thompson's 34 points power Curry-less Warriors over Rockets

As a hobbled Stephen Curry waved his arms to ignite the crowd and coached from the bench, Klay Thompson and the Golden State Warriors' supporting cast proved they can win on the playoff stage without the NBA's MVP.

"We've relied on our depth all year, not just when Steph's out," Draymond Green said. "I think we're the deepest team in the NBA."