A team without home court advantage in the playoffs has one objective, which is to win a game on the road. If they only take one of the four allowed road games and go undefeated at home, they win the series. It is important for them to take Game 1.
Last night, the Houston Rockets jumped the San Antonio Spurs, early, and stayed on them. The result was a 126-99 blowout in San Antonio that no one saw coming. Then again, the Rockets made quick work out of the Thunder, while the Spurs suffered against the Grizzlies.
James Harden and Clint Capela spoke to the press during the post-game interview. They addressed the Rockets strong play and how they were all over the Spurs, early and often. The two also mentioned how they must maintain this momentum in order to win the series, and contend for a title.
