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The Warriors stole Game 1 from Rockets with physicality. Game 2 could get ugly

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Tim Kawakami

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How a first-time GM and a cadre of executives made painful decisions — involving beloved players who helped hang banners — to find the right alpha at the right time.

Warriors look totally right about the Rockets after stealing Game 1 in Houston

The Warriors were confident heading into the series, and their 95-85 victory vindicated them. 

Kawakami: A tougher, smarter, steadier Warriors grab Game 1 and control of the series

Despite surrendering a stunning 22 offensive rebounds to the Rockets, the smaller Warriors stood taller in the end. 

The Warriors and the Rockets: May the more disciplined team win

When two teams dislike each other this much and get no break from one another in a series, the result will likely come down to focus, execution, and managing emotion.

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The Warriors stole Game 1 from Rockets with physicality. Game 2 could get ugly

Kawakami: The two-year process that led Warriors to Jimmy Butler — and maybe another title

Warriors look totally right about the Rockets after stealing Game 1 in Houston

Kawakami: A tougher, smarter, steadier Warriors grab Game 1 and control of the series

The Warriors and the Rockets: May the more disciplined team win