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NBA Power Rankings: Golden State Warriors Impress Sans Stephen Curry

May 1, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) celebrates against the Portland Trail Blazers during the second quarter in game one of the second round of the NBA Playoffs at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
May 1, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) celebrates against the Portland Trail Blazers during the second quarter in game one of the second round of the NBA Playoffs at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
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Apr 21, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) shoots the ball as Golden State Warriors forward Andre Iguodala (9) defends during the fourth quarter in game three of the first round of the NBA Playoffs at Toyota Center. The Rockets won 97-96. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 21, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) shoots the ball as Golden State Warriors forward Andre Iguodala (9) defends during the fourth quarter in game three of the first round of the NBA Playoffs at Toyota Center. The Rockets won 97-96. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

14. Houston Rockets (1-4)

Let’s just be real, the Houston Rockets were bounced out of the playoffs by the Stephen Curry-less Golden State Warriors. While that’s nothing to be embarrassed about, if you consider the talent that’s on the Rockets’ roster they should be.

While the James Harden and Dwight Howard era in Houston may in fact be over as soon as July 1 gets here, you can’t help but call it a failure. Sure, they made a Western Conference Finals appearance, but their time in Houston together left a lot to be desired.

Now, the Rockets head back to the drawing board. They need another second option to stick next to The Beard. That’s, of course, if anyone wants to play that role.

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