Golden State Warriors: 5 Takeaways From Game 2 vs. Rockets

Apr 18, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson (11) attempts a shot over Houston Rockets guard Patrick Beverley (2) in the fourth quarter in game two of the first round of the NBA Playoffs at Oracle Arena. The Warriors defeated the Rockets 115-106. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 18, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson (11) attempts a shot over Houston Rockets guard Patrick Beverley (2) in the fourth quarter in game two of the first round of the NBA Playoffs at Oracle Arena. The Warriors defeated the Rockets 115-106. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports
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After another dominant win over the Houston Rockets in Game 2, here are five takeaways for the Golden State Warriors.


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Apr 18, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson (11) attempts a shot over Houston Rockets guard Patrick Beverley (2) in the fourth quarter in game two of the first round of the NBA Playoffs at Oracle Arena. The Warriors defeated the Rockets 115-106. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports

Heading into Game 2 of their first round series against the Houston Rockets, the Golden State Warriors faced a legitimate threat for the first time in the 2016 NBA Playoffs. With Stephen Curry sitting out due to a minor ankle injury, the Dubs had given their opponent a legitimate window to come into Oracle Arena, steal a road win and tie up the series at one game apiece.

Let’s just say the Rockets didn’t take advantage of the opportunity, with the well-balanced Warriors riding their chemistry, defense and a 34-point night from Klay Thompson to a 115-106 victory and sticking Houston in a 2-0 hole.

Draymond Green finished two assists shy of a triple-double, James Harden had another bad shooting night and the Dubs sent the series back to Houston with the Rockets facing the prospect of an abrupt four-game playoff exit.

But since the Dubs have their sights set on far more than this first round playoff series, and since Monday night was such a nice reminder of how good this team can be even without Steph Curry, here’s a look at the five biggest takeaways from Game 2.

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