[BBallBreakdown] Rockets had a good defensive game plan vs. OKC in game 1

This is what I was saying after the game. Some of the shots Ibaka, Durant, and Westbrook made were well defended and covered. Fisher and Martin were also making defended shots, so it wasn't just the Rockets being bad. The problem was the Rockets couldn't keep up offensively, which led to stupid decisions midway through the 2nd quarter and into the 2nd half. Then it was a complete blowout. I don't doubt they would've lost but it wouldn't have been as bad.

 

By this logic, do you also absolve McHale of blame for Harden and Lin's defensive lapses? After all, Morey brought them in, and neither was known for great defensive instincts before this season.