The Golden State Warriors struck first in the opening round of the Western Conference playoffs, setting the tone with a highly impressive 95-85 win over the Houston Rockets in Game 1. With the win, the Dubs became one of just two lower-seeded teams to win the first game of their series this weekend.
It wasn’t always pretty, as Golden State squandered almost all of a 23-point lead before recovering and pulling away late. But it was impressive, and it was a defensive masterclass. And most importantly, it was a win. A win that puts the Dubs up 1-0 in the series, and gives them a chance to take full control when they meet again on Wednesday night at 6:30 p.