As the Golden State Warriors face off against the Houston Rockets in the first round of playoffs, historical tensions from previous encounters add to the intrigue. Dillon Brooks' past injury to Gary Payton II lingers in memory, while Warriors' Draymond Green's own playoff misconduct casts a shadow over the matchup. Coach Steve Kerr emphasizes the importance of composure, aided by a four-day rest period before the series. However, with Houston ranking high defensively and their aggressive tactics reminiscent of old-school coaching styles, maintaining focus will be a significant challenge for the Warriors.
The rest and preparation that's going into this, I think that will help us be composed and poised, because that's what it takes in the playoffs, Kerr said.
It might be easier said than done considering the way Houston approaches the game against a team it held to under 100 points in 3-of-5 matchups.
Kerr invoked the names of fellow coaching greats Pat Riley and Chuck Daly when discussing how his opponent plays.
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