Steve Kerr has described the series between the Golden State Warriors and Houston Rockets as a "great competition" after his side opened up a 2-0 lead.

The Warriors secured a narrow 99-98 win in game two of the Western Conference finals at the Oracle Arena, but Houston will host the third meeting between the two sides on Saturday.

The Golden State coach told ESPN: "It's great competition. It's two teams that really want to get to the finals."

The winner of this series will take on either the Cleveland Cavaliers or Atlanta Hawks for the NBA title next month.