The Rockets traveled to the Bay Area on Friday before the end of Golden State's round one series with the Clippers, according to the Houston Chronicle's Jonathan Feigen.
Houston reportedly made the early trip in preparation for a potential early afternoon start against the Warriors in Game 1 of the West semifinals on Sunday. Golden State holds a 3–2 edge on the Clippers in round one of the Western Conference playoffs, and would advance to the Western Conference semifinals with a win on Friday night.
James Harden and Co. are prepared to host Game 1 of the West semifinals if Los Angeles pulls off a miraculous upset.