The Houston Rockets, despite being the No. 2 seed in the NBA Playoffs, enter their first-round matchup against the seventh-seeded Golden State Warriors as significant underdogs. With betting odds favoring the Warriors, the Rockets aim to leverage their notable performance from the regular season, where they played tightly contested games, having won four more than the Warriors. Stephen Curry’s struggles against Houston’s defense contribute to their hopeful stance, as they possess a lineup featuring dynamic young players capable of impactful plays.
Despite being the No. 2 seed, the Rockets are heavy underdogs against the seventh-seeded Warriors in Round 1 of the NBA Playoffs.
Houston's defense may have figured out how to slow down Steph Curry, who averaged just 19.5 points against them this season.
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