who did the houston rockets play in the playoffs
Houston Rockets During the 2017 off-season, the Rockets were purchased by Houston restaurant billionaire Tilman Fertitta for $2.2 billion,[147] breaking the record for the price to purchase an American professional sports team.[148] The team also acquired 8 time All-NBA player and 9 time All-Star Chris Paul in a trade from the Los Angeles Clippers, in exchange for seven players, cash considerations, and a top three protected 2018 first round draft pick.[149][150] Even if Paul missed many games due to a knee injury, he was a key addition to the Rockets.[151] The team finished the season with 65 wins, a record both league-leading and the best in franchise history.[152] During the playoffs, Houston easily beat the Minnesota Timberwolves and Utah Jazz before another confrontation with the Golden State Warriors.[153] In game 5 of the Conference Finals, the Rockets took a 3â€“2 lead in the series, but saw Paul leave with an injured hamstring. His absence was felt in the two remaining games, where Houston led by halftime only to suffer a comeback by Golden State.[154]