The Golden State Warriors wrested homecourt advantage away from the Houston Rockets on Sunday night with a 95-85 victory in Game 1 of their playoff series. Stephen Curry, at age 37, looked very capable of putting a team on his back and carrying them deep into the postseason. Most impressively, a staunch Warriors defense stymied the second-seeded Rockets to the tune of 13 second-quarter points and held them to 34 in the first half overall. It was a statement victory that showed toughness and grit.
So coach Steve Kerr was asked if he prepared for Houston's physicality during a victorious postgame press conference. His answer was steeped in some dry humor.
