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Ladies and gentlemen, we have another Game 7 in the NBA playoffs. The Houston Rockets pulled out a dominant 115-107 victory over the Golden State Warriors in Friday’s Game 6 to force a do-or-die matchup in Houston on Sunday. The Warriors were favored to close out the series at home, but the Rockets simply wouldn’t back down, winning their second straight elimination game to get to Game 7. The winner will move on to the second round to face the Minnesota Timberwolves, who eliminated the Los Angeles Lakers in five games.
Stephen Curry and Draymond Green are no strangers to the NBA postseason. The duo has won four championships together in Golden State under coach Steve Kerr, but was in need of a boost at the trade deadline and Jimmy Butler has provided that and more.
The Rockets, meanwhile, have a balanced attack led by All-Star big man Alperen Sengun, a capable scorer in Jalen Green and an athletic second-year wing in Amen Thompson. Houston has home-court advantage in the series, but, with the Rockets’ lack of playoff experience, they are considered the underdogs heading into the matchup.
Warriors vs. Rockets schedule
All times Eastern
Game 1: Warriors 95, Rockets 85Game 2: Rockets 109, Warriors 94Game 3: Warriors 104, Rockets 93Game 4: Warriors 109, Rockets 106Game 5: Rockets 131, Warriors 116 (Golden State leads 3-2)Game 6: Rockets 115, Warriors 107Game 7: Sunday, May 4 | Warriors at Rockets | 8:30 p.m., TNT
Warriors vs. Rockets odds
Odds via FanDuel
Game 7 odds: Rockets -3, O/U 201.5
CBS Sports will be providing key updates and analysis throughout the Warriors-Rockets series below.
