The temptation must have been massive to try to just go shot for shot. In the math problem that the Houston Rockets try to create, the Thunder’s opponent aims to demoralize teams by drilling 3-pointers and only allowing 2-pointers on the other end.
To start the third quarter on Monday afternoon, Houston rained in triples to dizzying effect, yet the Thunder didn’t get a standing eight count. Instead, OKC remained composed, played its game and hung in there until the Rockets cooled off. The result was a remarkable comeback, a rally from 15 points down midway through the third quarter for a dramatic 117-114 victory in Game 4 to even this Western Conference playoff series 2-2.