The Houston Rockets fought unsuccessfully to survive Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals on Monday night, although at times they played like they were simply trying to help the Golden State Warriors win. The Rockets not only left the Toyota Center with the L, they also earned the bruising distinction of missing the most consecutive 3-pointers in NBA playoff history.
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