From the start of the Rockets’ 118-98 Game 2 win against the Jazz, it was clear they were going to do what they wanted.
Wednesday’s meeting in Houston was not close following the opening 12 minutes as the home team spent all night knocking down threes and getting to the rim.
Coach Mike D’Antoni isn’t trying to overthink things. And with a likely matchup with the Warriors waiting after this series, it’s important the Rockets are doing what they do best at this point in the season.
The Jazz are certainly making it a bit easier for Houston by letting James Harden drive with his right whenever he pleases, but Houston still has to capitalize.