Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals should've belonged to the Golden State Warriors. Yet, in an unfortunate turn of events, the Houston Rockets stole the win in the final quarter. Draymond Green says that the Warriors are pissed for letting that critical win get away from them.

As reported by Tim Bontemps of The Washington Post, Green said:

“Kind of pissed off … we know we let one slip away. … But I love how this team responds when it’s back is against the wall. I think we blew a golden opportunity, but it’s not one we can’t get back.”

To recall, the Warriors had another big third quarter, outscoring the Rockets, 34-17. This enabled them to have a safe 10-point cushion entering the fourth quarter. But just halfway into the quarter, the Rockets made a run led by Chris Paul and was able to take the lead.

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With 0.5 seconds left, the Warriors had a chance to send it to overtime. They drew up a play that left Stephen Curry — the game's best shooter today — wide open. Yet he missed the shot.

Now, the series is locked at two games each. It was a must-win situation for the Rockets, in which they succeeded beautifully. The Warriors, meanwhile, are in a dangerous predicament.

Two of the last three games of the series will be held in Houston — a place where it's been tough to steal a victory. But as Green said, the atmosphere in their locker room thrives whenever they are under pressure.

Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals will be in Houston, Thursday, May 24, 9 p.m. E.T.