HOUSTON — Draymond Green knew this was coming. He said Kevin Durant was locked in all week. Green didn’t feel compelled to say a word to Durant, as he did after Game 3 against New Orleans, because he felt the vibe from Durant. Warriors staffers couldn’t help but comment on Durant’s laser focus heading into Game 1.



Quinn Cook, Durant’s unofficial little brother, practically got chills when he saw Durant’s eyes Monday morning. He knew what was coming.



“He had that look,” Cook said. “I know that look, bro. I know that look.”



The Durant for the Warriors’ 119-106 Game 1 win over the Rockets in the Western Conference finals was the Durant that looks completely unfair. Fans outside of the Bay Area who gripe about the Warriors’ glut of talent felt justified. He does feel like he has a cheat code. He is a cheat code.



Durant didn’t even seem to feel PJ Tucker’s physicality and...