Houston lead Oklahoma Cty in the Western Conference First Round 3-0, as Oklahoma Cty came up short today in a 106-102 game. "That was a really tough game to lose," said Oklahoma Cty coach Bob after the game. "We came in thinking we could beat these guys. And we really played them well. But a few too many mistakes on our part kept us from getting the 'W'." One player who definitely can't be too downcast is Golden, whose outstanding game was one of the bright points for Oklahoma Cty and caused some other teams to take notice.

Houston was led by Sims (11 points, 11 boards, 7 assists, 2 steals, 3 blocks), Lewis (27 points, 6 boards, 1 assists, a steal), Battle (22 points, 1 assists, a steal). Oklahoma Cty was led by Golden (18 points, 17 boards, 1 assists, 2 blocks), Johnson (24 points, 0 assists, a block), Joseph (19 points, 2 blocks).

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