The Rockets efficient offensive destroys the Warriors! Behind Cole s decision to give up, was it a tactical mistake?

In this game, the Warriors not only lost. Cole's decision was more like throwing away something. The game seemed a little wrong from the beginning - the Warriors were lagging behind early, and the final decision was more like giving in advance. Is this operation a strategy or giving up? Perhaps, no one can give a complete answer.

Warriors lost to the Rockets 116-131. The score seems simple, but there are complex emotions and choices hidden behind it. From the third quarter, the Warriors were almost defeated. Instead of switching the main players as usual, Cole placed all hope on the substitute lineup. As a result, the score difference quickly widened after it narrowed for a while. The pace of the game was completely out of control, and Curry and his teammates performed in a daze.

And Cole's post-match explanation sounds reasonable - the Rockets' shooting efficiency is almost historical. But this may not be the answer everyone wants. The key to the

game is not the score, but the decision-making. The Rockets' effective shooting percentage in the first half reached almost 95%. This kind of data cannot be ignored and does make people feel desperate to turn the tables. However, the Warriors did not give up completely, but chose to let the substitute fight. Is there really no chance for all this?

Sometimes, tactical choices do not always follow the expected trajectory. Although Kerr's decision to give up the main force seems reasonable from a tactical perspective, it is also confusing - if the score difference narrows to 13 points, why not replace the main force and continue to fight for it? This may be a tactical mistake, or rather, a manifestation of insufficient confidence in the team.

Curry's performance - remains the focus. His several attacks were very decisive, and although the result might not be ideal, the desire to attack did not disappear. Although the substitute players have some highlights, they ultimately failed to bring about real changes. You can see that there seems to be some chance to change the game when the substitute comes on, but those moments don’t last.

As a fan, I know that sometimes what you need to see is the players trying their best, not just the backs of being replaced. There are moments during the game that I feel that sometimes there is a few streets between the expectations of fans and the coach’s decisions. In the future schedule, the Warriors may need to revisit how to stay calm in an unfavorable situation. Will Cole choose to replace the main force instead of giving up when encountering similar situations in the future? This may be a question he needs to reflect on.

Tactically speaking, the Warriors should strengthen their defensive concentration, and perhaps develop their resilience in such extreme situations. After all, even a little adjustment in basketball game may bring unexpected changes. In the future, they need more resilience—which is essential for every successful team.

Will the Warriors learn from this defeat, and how should they go in the future? Perhaps, each of us has an answer in our hearts. However, the charm of sports lies in its unpredictable results.