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Warriors' Splash Brothers Douse Rockets' Hopes in Playoff Finale

The Golden State Warriors concluded their playoff series against the Houston Rockets with a decisive 103-89 victory at the Toyota Center. The Warriors, now holding a record of 48-34, outperformed the Rockets, who ended their season with a 52-30 record. This game marked the end of H-Town's playoff journey as they fell short against the Dubs.


HOUSTON, TX - MAY 4:  Amen Thompson #1 of the Houston Rockets dribbles the ball during the game against the Golden State Warriors during Round 1 Game 7 of the 2025 NBA Playoffs on February 1, 2025 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2025 NBAE (Photo by Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images)

Warriors Dominate on Both Ends


The Warriors showcased their prowess on both ends of the court. Stephen Curry led the charge with an impressive performance, scoring 22 points and contributing significantly with 7 assists and 10 rebounds. His shooting accuracy was notable, hitting 50 percent from the field and maintaining a perfect free throw percentage. Buddy Hield also made his mark by scoring a team-high of 33 points while achieving an outstanding field goal percentage of 80 percent.


Golden State's defense was equally formidable, recording eight blocks and six steals throughout the game. Draymond Green played a crucial role defensively while adding to his stat line with two blocks and one steal alongside his offensive contributions.


HOUSTON, TX - MAY 4: Brandin Podziemski #2 of the Golden State Warriors dribbles the ball during the game against the Houston Rockets  during Round 1 Game 7 of the 2025 NBA Playoffs on February 1, 2025 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2025 NBAE (Photo by Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images)

Rockets Struggle to Keep Pace


Despite their efforts, Red Nation struggled to keep pace with Golden State's relentless offense and stifling defense. The Rockets managed only a field goal percentage of 40 percent compared to Golden State’s more efficient shooting display at nearly half their attempts finding success.


Houston’s offensive struggles were evident as they committed eleven turnovers which translated into eighteen points for Golden State off those errors alone. Their inability to capitalize on second-chance opportunities further hindered any comeback attempts despite securing fourteen offensive rebounds.


HOUSTON, TX - MAY 4: Brandin Podziemski #2 of the Golden State Warriors dribbles the ball during the game against the Houston Rockets  during Round 1 Game 7 of the 2025 NBA Playoffs on February 1, 2025 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2025 NBAE (Photo by Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images)

As this chapter closes for Houston in this year's playoffs, fans can look forward to seeing how Golden State continues its campaign when they face off against Minnesota Timberwolves next at Target Center in Minneapolis on May 6th at approximately 9:30 PM EDT; viewers can catch all action live via TNT or truTV broadcasts or stream online through MAX platform services available nationwide.


Stay tuned for more updates as we follow every step along this thrilling postseason journey! Share your thoughts about these games below!

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