The Houston Rockets are crushing the Warriors with two-center lineups.
What is this, the 1990s?
It’s happening, though, and Golden State has to adjust.
Steve Kerr suggested after Game 6 that Kevon Looney could be the key.
The veteran center played only two minutes in Game 6.
“I would expect Loon to play more than he did last night,” Kerr told reporters Saturday.
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Warriors reporter Anthony Slater broke down the Rockets’ big success:
“Steven Adams is a +53 in this series. The Rockets have a 46.3 offensive rebound rate when Adams/Sengun are on the floor together.”
Those are astounding numbers.
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It’s incredibly ironic, of course, that Steph Curry’s team is now being undone by a throwback style of basketball.
When you consider that Adams, Sengun and even Amen Thompson aren’t outside shooting threats (although Sengun will take some), it’s even more remarkable.
But the physical Rockets will continue to try and exploit the edge inside in Game 7 on Sunday.
If the Warriors are to advance, Looney might be the key.
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