Overview
- The Golden State Warriors secured a 103-89 victory over the Houston Rockets in Game 7 to advance to the second round of the NBA playoffs.
- Stephen Curry contributed 22 points, 10 rebounds, 7 assists, 2 steals, and 2 blocks in the decisive game, averaging 24 points across the series.
- Buddy Hield led the Warriors in scoring during Game 7 with 33 points, hitting an impressive 9 of 11 three-point attempts.
- Golden State will face the Minnesota Timberwolves, who defeated the Lakers 4-1, in the Western Conference semifinals.
- In the Eastern Conference, the Indiana Pacers shocked the top-seeded Cleveland Cavaliers with a 121-112 win in Game 1, led by Tyrese Haliburton's 22 points, 13 assists, and 3 blocks.