SAN FRANCISCO — The Houston Rockets delivered a statement Friday night in Game 6, beating the Golden State Warriors 115-107. With their backs against the wall, Houston outplayed Golden State with a combination of strategic adjustments, defensive intensity and standout performances. Meanwhile, the Warriors' missteps exposed cracks in their game plan and execution.
Here are five key takeaways from this pivotal matchup:
Rockets pounce as Warriors stumble in 4th quarter
The Rockets seized control early in the fourth quarter, capitalizing on the Warriors' stunning cold streak, as they missed 14 of their first 15 shots.