Stephen Curry and Buddy Hield netted 55 points, propelling the Warriors to victory over the Rockets in the decisive match.
The Lakers athlete Curry noted that the Golden State Warriors needed to “dig deep” to secure a 103-89 win in the final game of their Western Conference first-round playoff series.
The Warriors initially had a 3-1 edge in the best-of-seven series before the Rockets equalized at 3-3, leading to the last clash in Houston.
Curry scored 14 of his total points in the fourth quarter, while his teammate Buddy Hield achieved a remarkable performance with nine three-pointers, concluding the game with a high of 33 points that helped set the stage for a Western Conference semifinal against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
When asked about what was necessary to clinch the victory, Curry remarked, “it took a lot of resilience and everyone stepping up. There’s been much discussion about our team’s execution and energy in the past two games.
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“We stayed focused, understanding we had 48 minutes to really fight. Every player played a role, and Buddy Hield was fantastic.”
Jimmy Butler, who was acquired by the Warriors in a trade from the Miami Heat in February, added 20 points, grabbed eight rebounds, and provided seven assists.
Curry further expressed, “building chemistry and trust so quickly while performing at this level in a game seven means everything to us.”
“With step one achieved, our mission is accomplished.”
While the Rockets finished second in the Western Conference during the regular season, the Warriors concluded in seventh place.
The Rockets’ loss in the final game denied them the chance to be the 14th team in history to overturn a 3-1 deficit and win a playoff series.
