It's easy to just think offense with all the superstars the Warriors and Rockets have. But these teams can play defense, too. Golden State had the third-best defensive field goal percentage in the NBA while the Rockets surrendered the sixth-fewest points and ranked seventh in defensive 3-point field goal percentage.

The Warriors held the high-scoring Pelicans, who averaged an NBA third-best 111.7 points per game during the regular season, to only 98 points during their last two games.

Both Golden State and Houston haven't played in six days. So there's a rust factor. The Rockets held the Jazz to an average of just 93.6 points during the last three games of their past series. The Under has cashed five of the last six times the Rockets have played on three or more days rest.

These teams have had more than ample time to prepare. The intensity and focus levels should be sky high.

Clint Capela has stepped up to become a defensive force inside averaging nearly three blocked shots per game in the postseason. The Warriors have two outstanding defenders in Draymond Green and Andre Iguodala. Kevin Durant and Klay Thompson, who is in a cold streak shooting-wise, are above average defensive players, too.