The biggest difference in the Warriors' two wins versus their two losses against the Rockets in the second round of the NBA playoffs could simply come down to rebounds.
Overall, the Warriors are being out-rebounded by the Rockets, 172-161, in four games. The Rockets have nine more defensive rebounds (129-120) than the Warriors, and two more offensive rebounds (43-41).
The battle of the boards really has made a huge difference.
In the Warriors' two wins, they have 18 more rebounds (104-86) than the Rockets. But in the last two games of the series, both losses for the Dubs, the Rockets have 21 more rebounds (124-103) than the defending champions.