Despite their lower seed, the No. 7 Warriors grasped firm control of the series after taking Game 1 in Houston and going up 3-1 after Game 4. But two games later, the playoff-seasoned Warriors find themselves in the same situation as the pesky, young Rockets. Win or go home.

Unlike the Rockets, the Warriors have been in this situation before. They know how to win closeout games, both on the home floor and in front of a hostile crowd. When speaking to the media on Friday, May 2, Draymond Green pinpointed the Warriors' hustle and effort plays as a potential swing factor.

The Golden State Warriors have failed to capitalize on what was a commanding lead against the Houston Rockets in their first-round NBA playoffs series. After going up 3-1, the Warriors lost back-to-back games to allow Houston to tie the series up at 3-3.