The Houston Rockets put the Golden State Warriors away with extreme prejudice in Game 2 of the NBA's Western Conference finals, as they put forth a performance that produced as much intensity as they've had all season long. At the same time, they had almost everything fall into place for them as well. Now, with the series even, these teams get together for Sunday night's Game 3, which is slated to begin at 8:05 PM ET at the Oracle Arena in Oakland.

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The Warriors came out very sloppy in Game 2, committing seven turnovers in the first quarter - only two fewer than they had in all of Game 1. And while Golden State was somewhat stymied when shooting from three-point range, going just 9-for-30 (30%), Houston did its familiar high-volume triples shooting, making sixteen from beyond the arc and just making a mockery of things. The 127-105 win gave the Rockets a much-needed split on their home floor, but it probably gives the Warriors a real wake-up call heading into their own building.

Certainly some changes in the rotation might be made; Golden State may play "big" more of the time, with someone like Kevon Looney, Zaza Pachulia or even David West pulling additional time on the floor, as Draymond Green might be able to cover someone else other then Clint Capela in the Houston lineup. Green is the team's most versatile defender, so he could get out to the perimeter to harass someone like PJ Tucker, who made five of six from beyond the arc on Wednesday.

In the NBA playoff betting odds posted on this game by the people at BetAnySports, the Warriors are laying some points:

Golden State Warriors -8
Houston Rockets +8

Over 226 points -110
Under 226 points -110

Is Steph Curry struggling? Some would think so, as he has made just two of 13 shots from three-point territory, although he is 13-21 from inside the arc. But either he has to get outside and make long-distance shots, or he has to get down the lane and get to the line, where he is a 90% marksman. He could help the Warriors win either way, but he is not the best option from no-man's land; i.e., mid-range with jumpers.

Let's make the assumption that either he will break out of that, or Klay Thompson will make some more noise than the eight points he scored in Game 2. One of these two guys (who combined for three triples on Wednesday) has to be a big producer on Sunday night, and it would make sense if Green shot a little more, because Kevin Durant needs some support. It is clear that even though the Rockets have done better defensively this season, rising to #6 in the efficiency ranking, they really don't have an answer for Kevin Durant, who has scored 75 points in the first two games, and has attacked the hoop with impunity.

Curry has been talking about how the Warriors got "too cute" with their switching in Game 2, and they will probably get back to basics a little more on the defensive end. And after having been humiliated, we would think they won't lack intensity, right from the very beginning, which is why we don't mind laying the three-point first quarter line. And they won't miss as many wide-open shots as they did in the last game, nor will they throw the ball away as much. Steve Kerr's team doesn't mind letting James Harden get his points, but they want to slow down the other guys. And let's keep in mind that they actually had a higher assist rate on their baskets in Game 2. We'll go with the favored W's in Game 3, although that 1st quarter number looks a bit more appetizing to us.

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