After a four-year absence, the Houston Rockets made their return to the postseason, hosting the Golden State Warriors. Game 1 of the series was a rocky start for the Rockets.
The Warriors took homecourt advantage in a convincing 95-85 win on Sunday, as the Rockets struggled mightily on offense while being unable to corral Stephen Curry and Jimmy Butler. The meager offensive output was a chief concern of skeptics coming into the series, as the warts were on full display when it was time to score the ball.
On Monday morning, ESPN pundit Stephen A. Smith appeared on First Take to express his "disappointment" in the Rockets, and swiftly alluded to a potential summer transaction that could be considered if things don't improve.