In Game 5 of the series against the Rockets, the Golden State Warriors exhibited a lackluster performance, trailing by a hefty margin early on and ultimately losing 131-116. Coach Steve Kerr waved the white flag by bringing in reserves mid-third quarter as the Warriors fell behind by 30 points. Although a late-game effort from the bench cut the deficit significantly, it wasn't enough to overcome Houston’s dominant start. The loss keeps the series alive and sets the stage for a critical Game 6.
Golden State had a significant margin for error entering Game 5, yet they allowed Houston to build a commanding early lead, ultimately losing by 15 points.
Despite a late-game resurgence from the Warriors' backups, the game was mostly controlled by Houston, leading to Coach Kerr resting starters and inserting reserves.
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