Another Dismal Second Quarter Dooms Houston, as Rockets Fall to Warriors, 125-109
2nd Quarter Nightmares. 109 Ain’t Good Enough. What Brown Could’ve Done For Houston.
After trailing by only two points after the first quarter, the Rockets essentially fell apart. The Warriors outscored Houston 33-18 in the second period, putting the Rockets in a hole they never managed to escape, falling to Golden State 125-109 on Saturday night. John Wall returned and had another stellar game, scoring 30 points to lead Houston. Christian Wood and Kelly Olynyk’s chemistry continues to flourish, as the two finished with 18 points apiece. But too much Steph Curry put ensured Houston never stood a chance in the Bay. Curry scored 38 to lead all scorers, propelling the Warriors to the win over their old rival.
Coincidentally, Houston’s scored 109 points in their last two games. And 109 points, despite sounding like a big number, isn’t large enough in the modern offensive-obsessed NBA. The Rockets need to start knocking down their shots, and playing tougher defense, or this could be a very ugly end, to what’s been a horrific season.
Sterling Brown only played 4 minutes after scoring 15 points in the previous game. It’s a questionable rotational move for a player who’s been stellar in nearly all the court action he’s seen this season. Hopefully Coach Stephen Silas gives Brown more minutes in the future. Who knows what Brown could have provided Houston on Saturday night… he could’ve possibly kept the Rockets from falling apart.