Dwight Howard is strong.  (USATSI)
Dwight Howard is strong. (USATSI)

The second quarter of Game 5 of the Western Conference finals is nothing like the first. The Golden State Warriors and Houston Rockets both started out sloppy, turning the ball over as often as they made a field goal, and then everything changed. After the first quarter, it's been a steady diet of 3-pointers and dunks, including this highlight slam from Dwight Howard:

That's just a strong, strong move. He finished despite Klay Thompson hanging onto his back.

With about five minutes left in the half, Howard has 10 points, five rebounds, one assist and two blocks.