If the Rockets can't get out in the open court or inhale an offensive rebound, they're basically toast. Their half-court offensive efficiency ranked just 22nd overall this season, per Cleaning the Glass, making that five consecutive campaigns in which they've landed 20th or worse in the category.

With this loss, the Rockets have officially been upset in the playoffs and have been sent home. The Rockets have not won a playoff series since the 2020 NBA Bubble, and that streak will continue this year.

Game 7 between the Golden State Warriors and Houston Rockets tips off tonight in a contentious series finale for the right to take on the Timberwolves in Round 2.