Rockets Stun Warriors in Thrilling Comeback, Setting Stage for High-Stakes Game Seven Showdown!
Well, this one’s got that gritty playoff drama oozing out of every pore — Fred VanVleet put on a show, dropping a cool 29 points to yoke the Houston Rockets back into the first-round fray against the Golden State Warriors. The series, hanging at 3-3, is now set to boil over into a high-stakes Game 7, where every dribble, pass, and shot could rewrite the script. VanVleet’s savvy on the court — eight assists and rebounds to boot — alongside Alperen Sengun’s muscle with a double-double, powered Houston to snatch back some hope after the Warriors’ once comfy 3-1 lead slipped through their fingers twice already. If you ask me, this isn’t just basketball; it’s a masterclass in clawing back and keeping hearts pounding. Curious for more juicy details? LEARN MORE
“He knows what it is. He’s been a champion. Been there, done that. So I wouldn’t expect anything less than that from him.”Rockets head coach Ime Udoka said of VanVleet: “He’s had some really good stretches lately.The Rockets will host game seven on Sunday, with the winning team to face the Minnesota Timberwolves who clinched a 4-1 win against the Los Angeles Lakers.Getty Images
Ben Ramsdale
BBC Sport journalist
4 hours ago
The Warriors held a commanding 3-1 lead in the series but have twice failed to close it out, losing to the Rockets in game five on Wednesday and again in game six on Friday.Warriors coach Steve Kerr added: “I thought we got some good looks against the zone but then, once they pulled away by 10 or 12, it was easier for them to run us off the line.”Experienced point guard VanVleet starred for the Rockets, adding eight assists and eight rebounds to his points haul, while Alperen Sengun recorded a double-double with 21 points and 14 rebounds.
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