One single number defines the Houston Rockets disappointing 121-115 loss to the Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday night and hangs over today's contest against the Golden State Warriors, the Rockets three point shooting.
The Rockets coughed up a 19 point lead to the Hawks while shooting 55% from the three point line, 11-20 3PTM-A.This is only the second time the Rockets have lost while shooting better than 50% from three since acquiring James Harden.
In last year's Western Conference Finals the Rockets won a single game against the Golden State Warriors.