![[Post Game Thread] The Houston Rockets (2-3) hang on to defeat the Golden State Warriors (3-2) by a score of 131 – 116 to force a game 6. Amen Thompson finishes with 25 points and 5 steals](https://i2.wp.com/rewritesports.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Leonardo_Phoenix_Create_a_dynamic_highenergy_illustration_that_0.jpg?ssl=1 "[Post Game Thread] The Houston Rockets (2-3) hang on to defeat the Golden State Warriors (3-2) by a score of 131 – 116 to force a game 6. Amen Thompson finishes with 25 points and 5 steals")
Game Summary
In the West First Round, Game 5, the Houston Rockets defeated the Golden State Warriors 131-116, taking a commanding 3-1 lead in the series. The game took place at Toyota Center, officiated by Zach Zarba, Sean Wright, Nick Buchert, and John Butler. Houston’s standout performances included Dillon Brooks and Amen Thompson scoring 24 and 25 points, respectively, while Moses Moody led the Warriors with 25 points.
