Warriors Advance to West Semis After Game 7 Win Over Rockets

Warriors Advance to West Semis After Game 7 Win Over Rockets

The Golden State Warriors are moving on to the Western Conference Semifinals after a dominant 103-89 win over the Houston Rockets in Game 7 on Sunday night.

Game 7 Highlights – Warriors vs. Rockets

• Buddy Hield exploded for 33 points, hitting a staggering 9 three-pointers.
• Stephen Curry added 22 points, including 13 in the fourth quarter to seal the game.
• Jimmy Butler III contributed 20 points, helping the Warriors become the first team in franchise history to have three 20-point scorers in a Game 7.
• For the Rockets, Amen Thompson led with 24 points, but it wasn't enough to overcome Golden State’s firepower.

Houston Rockets Struggle in Game 7

• The Rockets shot just 40.5% from the field and committed 11 turnovers.
• Houston made only 6 three-pointers, equal to their total turnovers.
• Golden State outshot Houston from deep, making 18 threes on 43 attempts, while Houston attempted just 18 total.

Next Up: Warriors vs. Timberwolves

• The Warriors will face the Minnesota Timberwolves in the second round of the 2025 NBA Playoffs.
• Game 1 is set for Tuesday.
• This matchup marks just the third time a No. 6 vs. No. 7 seed has happened in the same series since the NBA adopted seeding in 1984:
• 2023: Warriors vs. Lakers
• 1987: Rockets vs. SuperSonics