5 reasons why Houston can't beat Golden State in the Playoffs

#3 Mike D'Antoni notorious habit to use a short bench

2016-17 Coach of the Year - Mike D'Antoni

Right from his days as a head coach of the Phoenix Suns, reigning Head Coach of the Year, Mike D'Antoni had a notorious habit of playing a very short bench in the Playoffs.

Many believe Harden's dismal performance in Game 6 last year was because he was gassed out, not only because of D'Antoni short rotation tactics but also due to Harden unnecessarily playing 81 games in the 2016-17 regular season.

And once again if the Rockets are to meet the Warriors in the Conference Finals, it's bound to take its toll on the players that are part of that short rotation. Also doing it in the East is one thing but in the West, it could be the reason why the Rockets lose because the teams in the first and second round of the West Playoffs are no pushovers.