LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA - AUGUST 20: James Harden #13 of the Houston Rockets reacts to his three point basket during the fourth quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game Two of the Western Conference First Round during the 2020 NBA Playoffs at AdventHealth Arena at ESPN Wide World Of Sports Complex on August 20, 2020 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
Although the Houston Rockets‘ offense was periodically stagnant in their Game 2 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder, their defense was not. The Rockets were able to hold the Thunder below 100 points, and the Rockets’ defense on Chris Paul was a major contributing factor.
Paul had 14 points on 15 shots and the Thunder were 36 points worse with him on the floor. On the other side, every Rockets player that played over 25 minutes scored in double figures, which is certainly a recipe for success.
The energy from the bench was electrifying because of Russell Westbrook, who helped coach the Rockets and gave confidence to his teammates while being hurt.
