Warriors Eliminated from NBA Cup After Late Foul and Scoring Collapse
Golden State's 91-90 loss to the Rockets ends their 15-game winning streak against Houston and raises questions about late-game officiating and execution.
- The Warriors lost to the Rockets 91-90 in the NBA Cup quarterfinals, with a controversial loose-ball foul call on Jonathan Kuminga deciding the game in the final seconds.
- Golden State failed to score in the last three minutes of the game, squandering a six-point lead with turnovers and missed opportunities.
- Head coach Steve Kerr criticized the officiating, calling the foul call unprecedented and questioning its impact on the game's outcome.
- Houston's defense, ranked second in the league, forced 15 turnovers and held Stephen Curry to just 19 points, stifling the Warriors' offense throughout the game.
- The loss ends Golden State's 15-game winning streak against Houston and eliminates them from contention for the NBA Cup semifinals in Las Vegas.
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