In a thrilling turn of events, the Houston Rockets have tied the Western Conference Semifinals series against the Golden State Warriors at 3-3, forcing a decisive Game 7 in their best-of-seven series. In a closely-fought Game 6, the Warriors faltered in the fourth quarter, allowing the Rockets to overcome a 10-point deficit and secure a stunning 116-112 victory at the Chase Center. With the series now level, all eyes turn to Game 7, scheduled for Saturday, where both teams will fight for a place in the Western Conference Finals.

The NBA playoff series between the Golden State Warriors and Houston Rockets is far from over, as the Rockets battled back to tie the series at 3-3 with a crucial 116-108 victory in Game 6. With the series now knotted up, all eyes turn to Game 7, set for Sunday in Houston.

The Rockets, facing elimination, came out strong and led by as many as 15 points in the third quarter. They dominated the paint, outscoring the Warriors 48-30 in the lane. The Warriors made a late push, but it wasn’t enough to overcome Houston’s hot shooting.

**Did you know?** This is the first time in NBA history that a team has won three straight games after trailing a series 0-3.

Steph Curry, who had been carrying the Warriors with his magnificent shooting, struggled in Game 6. He finished with 29 points on 10-26 shooting. Klay Thompson, however, came alive late, scoring 19 fourth-quarter points to keep the Warriors in the game.

**Pro tip:** Keep an eye on Thompson’s shooting efficiency. If he can carry it over from the fourth quarter of Game 6, the Warriors will be a formidable force in Game 7.

Rookie Jalen Green has been a revelation for the Rockets in this series. He led Houston with 27 points, continuing his impressive playoff run. Green’s ability to drive to the basket and draw fouls has been a significant factor in Houston’s recent success.

**Reader question:** Will Green’s performance in these playoffs signal a bright future for the Rockets?

Warriors coach Steve Kerr admitted that there weren’t many lessons to learn from the Game 5 tape. “We got outplayed,” Kerr said. “Houston was just better than us in every aspect.” Kerr will need to adjust his strategies for Game 7 to counteract Houston’s recent success.

The NBA Nightly Pulse highlighted memorable playoff moments from May 2, includingKevin Durant’s dominant performance for the Brooklyn Nets and Luka Dončić’s clutch shooting for the Dallas Mavericks.

1. When is Game 7? Game 7 is scheduled for Sunday, May 8, at 8:30 PM ET.
2. Where will Game 7 be played? Game 7 will be played at the Toyota Center in Houston.

The keys to Game 7 could be Warriors’ adjustments to their defensive strategy, Thompson’s shooting consistency, and Green’s continued foul-drawing abilities. The team that can adapt better and execute their game plan will likely emerge victorious.

The Warriors-Rockets series has been a rollercoaster ride, and Game 7 promises even more thrilling action. Be sure to stay tuned!

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