Western Conf. Finals - Game 3: Houston Rockets 85-126 Golden State Warriors - 5 Talking Points

#3 The Rockets offense crumbles

Iguodala, Gordon, Thompson, and Harden

Houston probably wasn't going to shoot over 50%+ from the field in back-to-back games against Golden State but I didn't seem them drop off like this. One of the most potent offenses we've ever seen shot just 39% from the field and 32% from 3. Golden State once again flaunted their defensive might, and just like in Game 1, forced the Rockets to run down the shot clock time and time again.

The Rockets failed to muster up 25 points in any of the quarters, a rarity this season and the 85 points they scored was their lowest in these playoffs and the 2nd lowest for the season as a whole. It's not unusual for teams that live and die by the 3 like Houston to have some bad nights but this was their worst in quite some time.

Golden State, on the other hand, shot over 50% from the field and 40% from 3. After a strong defensive showing in Game 2, the Rockets reverted back to their Game 1 selves. A lot has to improve in time for Game 4.