Warriors Defeat Rockets to Advance
Stephen Curry and Buddy Hield led the Golden State Warriors to a 103-89 victory over the Houston Rockets in the decisive game of their Western Conference first-round playoff series, with Curry scoring 22 points and Hield contributing 33. The Warriors had a 3-1 series lead but faced a comeback from the Rockets, which made the final game crucial. With this win, the Warriors set up a semi-final matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves, while the Rockets became the 14th team unable to overcome a 3-1 playoff deficit.
