The Golden State Warriors defeated the Houston Rockets in a decisive game seven on Monday night in Texas. In doing so, the Warriors punched their ticket to the NBA Finals for the fourth time in as many years, adding an electrifying (and relieving) chapter to the pages of their ever-growing dynastic history book.
With superb defense and lights-out shooting, the Rockets posed an arduous threat to the Warriors and took the defending champs to the brink of an “early” offseason. For seven games, the Warriors were bombarded with constant offensive switches and subsequent isolation ball from James Harden and Chris Paul which rendered their bench – one that is branded for its depth and versatility – almost entirely unplayable.