The Warriors’ game against the Rockets was supposed to be a marquee matchup between the top two teams in the West. But with James Harden and Kevin Durant out due to injury, the top potentials for these teams were obviously diminished. Nevertheless, it felt like a playoff game: both teams gave it their all, and the talent on the court was still high.
Against the best teams, the Warriors’ rotation has to change, especially among the big men. Draymond Green and David West seem to be the only locks to get consistent minutes in the playoffs, while JaVale McGee seems permanently attached to the bench.