While the Houston Rockets first-round loss to the Golden State Warriors could be seen as disappointing, the franchise had a realistic view of it's contention chances. NBA insider Jake Fischer reported that Houston did not view themselves as a true "championship threat" and that the team used the season to "evaluate" the roster.

After nearly blowing a 3-1 series lead, the Golden State Warriors got the job done Sunday night in Texas, besting the Houston Rockets 103-89 in Game 7 to secure the first-round playoff series win. Golden State held the lead for most of the game,

Game 7. The Houston Rockets host the Golden State Warriors on Sunday in Game 7 of their Western Conference first-round series. The winner faces the Minnesota Timberwolves in the semifinals, with Game 1 on Tuesday.