HOUSTON -- In their first playoff game since 2020, the Rockets shot just 39.1% overall, 20.7% on 3-pointers, and 55.0% on free throws in a deflating 95-85 home loss to the Warriors (box score). Golden State now leads the best-of-seven series, 1-0, with Game 2 set for Wednesday night.
The main culprits for the poor shooting were Jalen Green and Fred VanVleet. Houston's starting guards combined to make just 7-of-26 shots (26.