With 2:43 left in the third quarter, the Houston Rockets had fought their way to a three-point deficit after Jabari Smith Jr. made a clutch three-pointer against the Golden State Warriors.
The Warriors called a timeout, gathered themselves, reminded themselves of their championship DNA and nothing was the same after that.
Golden State outscored Houston 37-26 the rest of the way, as a combination of clutch three-pointers and timely execution by the Warriors was countered by faltering scoring attempts and numerous errors by the Rockets. Golden State advances to Round 2, while Houston reflects on the 103-89 box score and wonders what could've been.