The Golden State Warriors survived a major scare and kept their championship hopes alive, defeating the second-seeded Houston Rockets, 103-89, in Game 7 of their Western Conference first-round series to complete a hard-fought 4–3 victory.
After nearly squandering a 3–1 series lead, the veteran-laden Warriors leaned on experience and perimeter shooting to slam the door shut on Houston’s comeback hopes.
Buddy Hield starred in the win, dropping 33 points on a blistering 9-of-11 shooting from three-point range.
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Stephen Curry, held to just three points in the first half, roared to life after the break and finished with 22, while Jimmy Butler chipped in 20 in a classic do-or-die performance from Golden State’s core.
Amen Thompson led the way for the young Rockets with 24 points, and Alperen Sengun delivered a double-double with 21 points and 14 rebounds.
With the win, Golden State moves on to face the Minnesota Timberwolves in the second round of the NBA Playoffs.
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[Editor's note: This article was written by a member of the One Sports Digital with the help of AI, and then checked by the staff to ensure accuracy.]
