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Offensive juggernaut? Mental toughness secures Game 4

The Houston Rockets faced a double-digit deficit not once, but twice, in the most feared arena this postseason. But defense and composure were the key ingredients to a pivotal Game 4 win that tied the Western Conference finals.

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Rockets upend Dubs at home

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Harden's sweet pass sets up CP3

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Thompson off the mark on potential tying jumper

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Curry shines with another signature third quarter

Steph Curry drops 17 points in the third quarter, matching the Rockets by himself.

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Harden credits Rockets' intensity for victory

James Harden says the key to winning Game 4 was "playing our ass off" and calls Chris Paul one of the best finishers in the league.

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CP3: 'When its winning time, you gotta suck it up'

Chris Paul says he told his teammates to "fight back" after the Warriors' run.

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Did the Warriors need a timeout?

Down two points with the ball and a timeout, the Warriors play it out and get a poor shot and a loss in Game 4. The Warriors explain why the timeout wasn't used.

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Rockets rally to take Game 4

In a must-win game on the road, the Rockets overcome a double-digit deficit in the fourth quarter to beat the Warriors.

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Kerr: Warriors wanted timeout on late possession

Warriors coach Steve Kerr says his team "ran out of gas" in the 4th quarter and that Draymond Green tried to get a timeout in the finals seconds.

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Curry knows Warriors can win in Houston

Steph Curry explains that the Warriors' mindset won't change now that Houston has regained home-court advantage.

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Stephen A.: 'Houston refused to go away'

Stephen A. Smith breaks down the Rockets' performance, regaining home court advantage, and wondering if Golden State can answer back.

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Curry can't score as time expires

With 0.5 seconds left, Steph Curry misses a game-tying 3-pointer, but it wouldn't of counted as it came after the buzzer.

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