Houston Rockets: Remaining focused is key in spite of series lead

SALT LAKE CITY, UT - MAY 06: Chris Paul #3 of the Houston Rockets shoots over Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Utah Jazz in the second half during Game Four of Round Two of the 2018 NBA Playoffs at Vivint Smart Home Arena on May 6, 2018 in Salt Lake City, Utah. The Rockets beat the Jazz 100-87. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Gene Sweeney Jr./Getty Images) /

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The Houston Rockets are once again up 3-1. However, the team must remain focused if they wish to move on in the playoffs.

The Houston Rockets stole two wins in Utah and regained homecourt advantage. They have the comfort of knowing they’re up 3-1. The team will have three chances to win that fourth game to move on. But as recent sports history has shown, being up 3-1 might not always be the safest thing in sports.

Houston Rockets fans, you are about to read a post that will make you wonder why I’m writing this. I can almost assure you that this Rockets fan is confident about the team’s chances of ending the series tonight.

But I also want to make sure that we as fans become aware of how being up 3-1 in a series is almost all but successful in sports. Don’t believe me? Well, let me break it down for you.

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