description Warriors-Rockets rivalry Overview
The Warriors-Rockets rivalry refers to the NBA competition between the Golden State Warriors and Houston Rockets, particularly during repeated Western Conference playoff meetings from 2015 through 2019. Its defining series was the 2018 conference finals, which Golden State won in seven games. Houston missed 27 consecutive three-point attempts during the deciding game, a statistic closely associated with that defeat.
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Which teams are in the Warriors-Rockets rivalry?
The rivalry is between the Golden State Warriors and the Houston Rockets. Both teams compete in the NBA's Western Conference.
What made the 2018 Warriors-Rockets series important?
The defining matchup was the 2018 Western Conference Finals. Golden State won that series and advanced toward another NBA championship.
When were the Warriors and Rockets frequent playoff opponents?
They met repeatedly in the Western Conference playoffs from 2015 through 2019. Those series helped turn a regular conference matchup into a notable rivalry.
What was at stake in the 2018 Western Conference Finals?
The series determined which team would represent the Western Conference in the NBA Finals. The Golden State Warriors won the matchup against Houston.
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