US EditionCan the Houston Rockets come back from 3-1 series deficit? They’ve done it twice before!
- The Houston Rockets defeated the Golden State Warriors 131-116 in Game 5 on April 30, 2025, in a dominant home performance to extend their playoff series.
- The Rockets built a large lead early as the Warriors struggled offensively, trailing by 27 points at halftime and losing momentum from the start.
- Houston shot efficiently, hitting 25 of 36 from the field, including 9 of 15 from three-point range, and all five starters scored double digits amid Warriors' poor execution.
- Warriors coach Steve Kerr acknowledged, "I didn’t have them ready to play," as the team appeared slow and waved the white flag midway through the third quarter.
- The Rockets must win the next three games to survive elimination, which would match their two previous comebacks from 3-1 deficits in NBA Playoff history.
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Desperate Rockets ward off Warriors’ bench-led comeback in Game 5, series headed back to Bay Area
HOUSTON – When the Warriors flew to Houston on the eve of Game 5 against the Rockets, the visitors knew they had some margin for error. And they mostly played like it. Anyone worried about a fight or scuffle on Wednesday night after a chippy Game 4 had their fears allayed until the fourth quarter as Golden State appeared listless for much of the night. The Warriors gave up 76 points in the first half to trail by 27 and the white flag was waved b…
Rockets Face Elimination After Tight Loss to Warriors
timesng.com: HOUSTON, Texas — The Houston Rockets find themselves in a precarious position, down 3-1 in their first-round playoff series against the Golden State Warriors after a narrow 109-106 defeat last night in San Francisco. With their backs against the wall, the Rockets face a must-win game at home on Wednesday. In the series, Houston has […] This post Rockets Face Elimination After Tight Loss to Warriors appeared first on Rockets Face Eli…
What The Rockets Game 5 Will Say About Their Offseason
The Houston Rockets are down 3-1 to their arch rivals, the Golden State Warriors. After an incredible season cementing themselves as a lively playoff squad, they are now in do-or-die territory. If their season does end in Game 5, it will undoubtedly increase the expectations for changes this offseason. The team is still very far away from having a viable playoff offense. Besides one good game from Jalen Green, Houston’s best offense has come fro…
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