The Houston Rockets just forced a deciding Game 7 against the Golden State Warriors, and it’s all thanks to a daring fourth-quarter surge. Fred VanVleet scored 29 points, and Alperen Sengun notched a double-double, helping Houston take down Golden State 115-107 in front of a lively San Francisco crowd. The series is now tied 3-3.
Trailing by as many as 17 points, the Rockets pulled off a stunning 12-0 run, turning a 106-89 deficit into a manageable lead. The Warriors, meanwhile, went cold, missing 13 straight shots in the fourth quarter. Steph Curry was still clutch, scoring 29 points, but it wasn’t enough to save his team. He shot 6-16 from beyond the arc.
Butler chipped in with 27 points, nine rebounds, and eight assists for the Warriors. However, Golden State struggled with their shooting, converting just 41.1% of their field goals and hitting only 15 of 49 three-pointers (30.6%).
Houston’s defense finally clicked in the fourth quarter, stopping Golden State’s momentum in its tracks. The Rockets’ win means they’ll host the decisive Game 7. VanVleet and Sengun were the heroes, with VanVleet scoring 29 points, eight assists, and eight rebounds, while Sengun added 21 points, 14 rebounds, six assists, and three steals.
The stage is set for a thrilling conclusion to the series. Game 7 is coming, and it promises to be a nail-biter. The Rockets return home after a big Game 6 victory that came just days after a 131-116 home win that kept their season alive.
Fred VanVleet and Alperen Sengun powered Houston to a Game 6 win on the road!
VanVleet: 29 PTS, 6 3PM, 8 AST, 8 REB
Sengun: 21 PTS, 14 REB, 6 AST, 3 STLHouston will now host Golden State for Game 7 at 8:30pm/et Sunday on TNT 🍿 pic.twitter.com/lQNxV0Ggcg
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BRINGING IT BACK HOME.
Next up: Game 7 pic.twitter.com/bp4uLvFYY4
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