OAKLAND, Calif. -- The Golden State Warriors outlasted the Houston Rockets 107-98 on Friday with a brilliant effort from their two defensive stalwarts, DPOY contender Draymond Green and consummate sixth man Andre Iguodala. The two combined to help overcome and overwhelm the Rockets as Houston sputtered down the stretch. In doing so, the Warriors reminded observers of how they’ve come to be basketball’s best defense.
Houston had plenty of verve in the first quarter, and played well before hurtling into that fourth-quarter lurch. The Rockets could have been forgiven for laying an egg in this game, too.