The Rockets had not beaten the Warriors all season. On Thursday night, James Harden willed his team back from a big first half deficit and looked poised to end a five-game losing streak, and more importantly, avoid a 2-0 series hole.
Harden had a chance to win it for the Rockets with five seconds left in a 99-98 game. This was his shot.
Problem is, he didn't take the shot.
If only it wasn't Dwight Howard at the top of the key, Harden's pass would have made sense. You can understand Harden's frustration.
But in the end, Harden didn't get a shot off and the Rockets now must travel back to Houston down 2-0.