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Rockets Force Game 7 Against Warriors with Fourth-Quarter Comeback

Houston rallied to a 115-107 Game 6 victory, overcoming a 3-1 series deficit to set up a decisive clash at the Toyota Center on Sunday.

Houston Rockets center Steven Adams (12) shoots over Golden State Warriors center Quinten Post (21) during the first half in Game 6 of a first-round NBA playoff basketball series at Chase Center in San Francisco, Thursday, May 1, 2025.
Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets are slight favorites at home in Game 7 on Saturday night vs. Kawhi Leonard and the Clippers.
Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengün reacts after he is called for a foul during the second half in Game 6 of a first-round NBA playoff basketball series against the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center in San Francisco, Friday, May 2, 2025.
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Overview

  • Fred VanVleet led the Rockets with 29 points, including six three-pointers, while Alperen Sengun added 21 points and 14 rebounds in Game 6.
  • Houston's 14-1 fourth-quarter run widened their lead to 17 points, capitalizing on Golden State's 13 consecutive missed shots during the stretch.
  • The Warriors, who committed 17 turnovers leading to 22 Houston points, now face the prospect of blowing a 3-1 series lead for the first time since the 2016 NBA Finals.
  • Game 7 will be played Sunday in Houston, where the Rockets aim to become only the 14th team in NBA history to win a series after trailing 3-1.
  • Golden State's veteran core, led by Stephen Curry and Jimmy Butler, will rely on their playoff experience to counter Houston's youthful energy and aggressive defense.