In Game 2, the Rockets took a step forward, proving that they could beat the Warriors if they played the right way. In Game 3, Houston took a step back again.
Game 3 looked too much like Game 1. The Rockets turned the ball over way too much, a total of 20 times to be exact. They missed easy layups and wide open 3-pointers. On top of that, Houston’s defense was absolutely horrendous, as they gave up 126 points to Golden State.
Playing hard-nosed defense, forcing turnovers and attacking Golden State’s defense early is the formula that worked in Game 2.