Stephen Curry and Buddy Hield lead Golden State Warriors to a decisive 103–89 Game 7 victory over the Houston Rockets, advancing to the Western Conference semifinals.
Golden State Warriors secured their place in the Western Conference semifinals after Stephen Curry and Buddy Hield brought victory in Game 7 with a 103–89 score against the Houston Rockets.
The Golden State Warriors won Game 7 at Toyota Center with a 103–89 final score which qualified them for the Western Conference semifinals.
Stephen Curry established himself as the game’s leader with his 22 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists and he achieved all 14 of his points during the pivotal fourth period.
The NBA Game 7 record for three-pointers belonged to Buddy Hield after he scored 33 points alongside his nine made three-pointers in the contest.
The Warriors achieved victory through their defensive approach which involved a disruptive matchup zone that stopped Houston from executing their offensive game plan.
The Rockets played their best but they fell short because their field goal percentage reached only 40.5% while their three-point percentage settled at 33.3%.
Golden State recorded their fifth postseason loss of Houston and now prepares to face the Minnesota Timberwolves in the semifinals.
Golden State’s veteran team combined with their tactical changes successfully defeated Houston when the Rockets attempted their last-minute comeback bid.