The Houston Rockets were unstoppable in Game 1 and decimated the Utah Jazz at home (122-90) on Sunday night (14/04).
The Rockets were in control from the opening tip and led by as many as 32 points to earn the victory and make it 1-0 in the series.
Seven players scored in double figures for the winners, with James Harden coming very close to the triple-double (29 points, eight rebounds and 10 assists).
Rudy Gobert (22 points, 12 rebounds) and Donovan Mitchell (19 points) were the best players of the losing squad.
Game 2 will be played in Houston on Wednesday (17/04).
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