In a critical Game 7, the Warriors defeated the Rockets despite a subdued performance from Steph Curry, who scored 20 points. Buddy Hield emerged as the standout player with a playoff career-high 33 points, including 9 three-pointers, tying an NBA record for most threes in a Game 7. With this victory, Golden State eliminated Houston for the fifth time in the playoffs since 2015, advancing to face the Timberwolves in the conference semi-finals. The Warriors made history as the seventh #7 seed to reach this stage of the postseason.
On a night when Steph Curry did not have a vintage playoff performance, Buddy Hield stepped up for the Warriors, scoring a playoff career-high 33 points.
Hield's performance tied an NBA record for the most three-pointers in a Game 7, with 9 threes, showcasing his exceptional shooting ability.
With their Game 7 victory, the Warriors advanced to the conference semi-finals, marking the fifth time since 2015 they have eliminated the Rockets from the playoffs.
Golden State becomes the seventh #7 seed in NBA history to move on to the conference semi-finals, demonstrating their resilience and ability to perform under pressure.
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