"It was a mantra going into the series. Play through everything," Udoke told reporters after the 115-107 victory in Game 6. He continued: "You know, it's going to be a physical game. Don't ask for anything. We want to be physical. So if the refs allow it or that's how the style of game is played, that favors us more often than not.

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.

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.