HOUSTON -- Even with Stephen Curry still seeking rhythm and Klay Thompson unhappy with his 3-point shooting and Draymond Green missing four of his five shots, the Warriors proved plenty able of piercing the improved Rockets defense.
That, after all, is why Kevin Durant is on the team.
If nothing else working beautifully, there is Durant to touch up opponents, as he did Monday night in lifting the Warriors to a 119-106 victory over Houston in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals.
“We want to keep the ball moving,” Warriors coach Steve Kerr said.