Warriors’ playoff experience outweighs Rockets’ roster strength

Kelly Iko of The Athletic points out that the Houston Rockets’ performance in Game 1 can’t be quickly overlooked or dismissed.

The Golden State Warriors boast seasoned playoff stars like Stephen Curry and Jimmy Butler, both of whom have a wealth of postseason experience and the ability to generate offense when the situation demands it.

In contrast, the Rockets lack a player of that caliber, someone capable of taking control in crucial moments and creating scoring opportunities on their own.

This disparity in experience and playmaking ability puts Houston at a disadvantage, making it all the more important for them to find other ways to compete at a high level throughout the series.