Memories often become hazy after a major, potentially series-altering event happens in a playoff game. The rather unfortunate event that happened to Jimmy Butler — bumped by Amen Thompson mid-air, falling on his tush and being unable to return for the rest of the game — may have major consequences for the Golden State Warriors and their chances of winning this series against a young, tough, bruising, *insert other synonyms for physical here*, and audacious Houston Rockets team.
But before that event, the Warriors were facing an eight-point deficit, fueled by fruitless offensive possessions that were countered by the Rockets’ own rejuvenation on offense.