Golden State at Houston

The series that most have been hoping would arise, has come to be with the defending NBA Champion Golden State Warriors taking on the Houston Rockets. There may be up to six future Hall of Famers on the floor for this one. While Houston looked somewhat vulnerable thus far in the playoffs, they easily dispatched of their two opponents, and I think you will see a major up-tick in their focus and level of play in this series. Golden State usually has the best guards on the floor when they play, but not this time. The trio of Harden, Gordon, and Paul are simply better. Take a look inside and you have the better rim defender in Clint Capella. Overall, the Rockets can match up well here. Houston also has another thing going for them, the home court advantage, as they have lost here just twice since January 5. The Rockets made a huge statement on October 17, winning on the road as a nine-point dog at Golden State. The Warriors like to get out and run, but that is Houston's game, and I see the Rockets prevailing at home in Game 1. Make the play on Houston.