Warriors defeated the Rockets: Western Conference playoff suspense resurfaces

1. Game review: The Rockets won a big home game and dragged the series into G6

May 1. Houston, the Rockets' home court. In the first round of the NBA Western Conference playoffs, the Rockets defeated the Warriors 131-116, and the total score was 2-3. At the end of the half, the Rockets led by 27 points, and the Warriors basically didn't resist much in the second half. This game made people feel sad.

2. The three major crises facing the Warriors: the situation is severe, and the road to promotion is full of challenges

Crisis 1: Butler's condition is sluggish, becoming the biggest hidden danger of the Warriors

Butler's performance was too poor in this game, 8 points, 5 rebounds, 2 assists and 2 steals, plus or negative value -23. My condition is so ups and downs, and I feel hurt. This seriously affects the Warriors' offense and defense. If this is the case in the next game, the Warriors' winning odds are too small. Curry was anxious during the game and could tell he was very anxious.

Crisis 2: The Rockets' overall strength cannot be underestimated. The Rockets won both games, both of which were big wins and very strong. The Warriors won all the games until the last moment and narrowly won. The Rockets have no superstars, but their overall combat capability may be stronger than the Warriors, especially the key ball handling. Although the Rockets still need to be improved, their overall strength cannot be underestimated. The Rockets' goal is to take the lead early in the next game and not have any surprises until the last moment.

Crisis 3: The Warriors collapsed on the defensive end, Rockets' forward players showed dominance

Rockets' Amen Thompson, 25 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists, 5 steals and 3 blocks, plus or negative value +32, and Dillon scored 24 points. The forward players' offense was too fierce, completely suppressing the Warriors' defense. Shin Kyung also contributed comprehensive data, with 15 points, 9 rebounds, 9 assists, 2 steals and 2 blocks. The Warriors' defensive strategy has failed, the opponent is young and fast, and the Warriors' defense is too busy. Rockets head coach Uduka seems to have found a way to restrain the Warriors.

3. Analysis of the Western Conference playoff situation: Suspense arises, and many teams compete to advance

In addition to the Warriors and the Rockets, the Nuggets also lead the Clippers 3-2. In the first round of the Western Conference playoffs, many of them were 3-2, and the competition was too fierce, and the result was really hard to say.

4. Game data analysis: I can't explain the specific data here in detail, but it is certain that the Rockets surpass the Warriors in key figures such as rebounding and assists. The Warriors' turnover rate is also relatively high. All of these reflect the Warriors' overall poor performance in this game.