HOUSTON – Kevin Durant and Draymond Green may have improved their on-court chemistry. If only the Warriors could say the same thing about themselves.
The Warriors finished with a 107-86 loss to the Houston Rockets on Thursday, a sharp contrast from the breathless performance the Warriors offered here six months ago here in Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals.
The Warriors suddenly became a plodding offense. They logged nearly as many assists (18) as turnovers (16). They went 4-of-18 from 3-point range after shooting 42 percent this season. And even if Durant and Green showed moments of some reconciliation, neither player offered the best version of themselves.