Just over two years ago, Houston Rockets General Manager Daryl Morey made headlines when he told ESPN radio, “It’s the only thing we think about, I think I’m not supposed to say that, but we’re basically obsessed with ‘How do we beat the Warriors?’
To chase that dream, the Rockets have built a roster of wing players that fit in well with a system that switches freely on defense. It’s worked to an extent, as demonstrated by the Rockets 3-0 regular season record against the champs coming into tonight’s game.
The Golden State Warriors offense thrives on ball movement, as proven by their league-leading 29.