When looking at the NBA standings the last few years, there's usually one consistency -- seeing the Warriors at the top of the Western Conference with the best record in basketball. That's no longer the case.
With the Warriors' 123-117 loss to the Trail Blazers Wednesday night in Portland, they now sit behind the Rockets (44-13). The Warriors are a half game behind with a 44-14 record.
Nobody is happier than Rockets GM Daryl Morey.
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The Rockets' social media team joined the celebration too.
https://twitter.com/HoustonRockets/status/964021213738741760
In December, Morey said he was "obsessed" with beating the Warriors. At the All-Star break, that obsession is working in his favor. The Warriors have lost two out of three games to the Rockets this season.
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Congratulations on your first-half championship. Hang up that banner proudly, Daryl.