Summary
The Golden State Warriors defeated the Houston Rockets 103-89 in Game 7 of their first-round playoff series, thanks to Buddy Hield’s explosive 33 points, including nine 3-pointers, and Stephen Curry’s 22 points, 10 rebounds, and seven assists. Hield’s standout first half, where he scored 22 points, helped the Warriors build a lead that they maintained despite a Rockets comeback attempt. With this victory, the Warriors advance to the Western Conference semifinals to face the Minnesota Timberwolves after avoiding a potential 3-1 series collapse.
