3 cheers for evolution of new day in NBA playoffsWestern Conference finalsFor anyone who had any doubts that the NBA playoffs have changed fundamentally, I offer you Warriors vs.With two of the best centers in the game standing by to do battle, the skirmish remained on the outskirts of town.The argument that playoff basketball is decided by physical play around the basket — long championed by Barkley — is just plain outdated.Today's NBA playoffs will be decided by three-point shooting, plain and simple.Harden led the Rockets with 28 points, 11 rebounds and nine assists, just missing a triple-double.The role players would have to make the difference.For the Warriors, that role player was Shaun Livingston — yet another backcourt wizard who kept Golden State afloat during a lackluster first half.The Warriors' Andrew Bogut scored no points all night, grabbing an unassuming four rebounds and collecting fouls.Both Warriors head coach Steve Kerr and the Rockets' Kevin McHale spoke hale and hearty about the inside game prior to Game 1."I want to lead the league in paint points," said McHale, when asked about his team's three-point reputation.The Warriors launched 29...