NBA: Warriors Survive Houston Scare, Advance After Game 7 Win At Toyota Centre

The Golden State Warriors narrowly escaped a 3-1 series collapse with a 103-89 win over the Houston Rockets in Game 7 of their Western Conference first-round series. Buddy Hield erupted for 33 points, including nine 3-pointers, while Stephen Curry added 22 points — 19 of them in the second half — to help seal the victory. Curry라이브 바카라 late-game heroics and double-double (10 rebounds, 7 assists) steadied the Warriors, who now advance to face the Minnesota Timberwolves in the semifinals. Golden State라이브 바카라 defense stifled Houston라이브 바카라 offense, limiting them to just 40.5% shooting and neutralizing their paint presence outside of바카라 웹사이트Amen Thompson라이브 바카라 24-point effort. Hield라이브 바카라 buzzer-beater 42-footer to end the first quarter set the tone as the Warriors held firm throughout.

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Updated on: 5 May 2025 5:11 pm

NBA: Golden State Warriors vs Houston Rockets

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Houston Rockets' Fred VanVleet (5) and Golden State Warriors' Stephen Curry (30) shake hands after Game 7 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series in Houston.

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Golden State Warriors' Stephen Curry celebrates with his wife, Ayesha, after Game 7 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series against the Houston Rockets in Houston.

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NBA Playoffs: Golden State Warriors vs Houston Rockets

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Golden State Warriors' Buddy Hield (7) goes up for a shot as Houston Rockets' Dillon Brooks defends during the second half of Game 7 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series in Houston.

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NBA Playoffs: Houston Rockets vs Golden State Warriors

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Golden State Warriors' Draymond Green (23) dunks the ball against the Houston Rockets during the second half of Game 7 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series in Houston.

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NBA Basketball: Golden State Warriors vs Houston Rockets

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Houston Rockets' Alperen Sengun (28) goes up for a shot as Golden State Warriors' Draymond Green (23) defends during the second half of Game 7 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series in Houston.

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NBA Basketball: Houston Rockets vs Golden State Warriors

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Stephen Curry (30) fouls Houston Rockets' Jabari Smith Jr. during the first half of Game 7 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series in Houston.

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NBA Basketball Game: Golden State Warriors vs Houston Rockets

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Houston Rockets' Dillon Brooks (9) defends against Golden State Warriors' Stephen Curry (30) during the second half of Game 7 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series in Houston.

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NBA Basketball Game: Houston Rockets vs Golden State Warriors

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Houston Rockets' Fred VanVleet (5) looks to pass the ball as Golden State Warriors' Kevon Looney (5) and Stephen Curry (30) defend during the second half of Game 7 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series in Houston.

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Basketball: Golden State Warriors vs Houston Rockets

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Houston Rockets' Alperen Sengun (28) charges into Golden State Warriors' Brandin Podziemski, bottom, during the second half of Game 7 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series in Houston.

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Basketball: Houston Rockets vs Golden State Warriors

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Golden State Warriors' Buddy Hield (7) shoots a three-pointer as Houston Rockets' Dillon Brooks (9) defends during the first half of Game 7 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series in Houston.