Houston Rockets forward Amen Thompson, center, is pressured by Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) and forward Draymond Green during the first half of Game 5 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series in Houston.
NBA 2024-25 Playoffs: Houston Rockets Beat Golden State Warriors In Game 5
The Houston Rockets secured a 131-116 victory against the Golden State Warriors in Game 5, overcoming a late rally from the Warriors' bench. With their playoff hopes on the line, the Rockets built a commanding 31-point lead and maintained control, ending the first quarter at 40-24 and leading 76-49 at halftime. The win allowed them to avoid elimination and advance to Game 6, where the series will shift to San Francisco with the Warriors holding a 3-2 lead.
NBA 2024-25 Playoffs: Houston Rockets vs Golden State Warriors
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Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) leaves the court after Game 5 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series against the Houston Rockets in Houston.
NBA 2024-25 Playoffs: Houston Rockets vs Golden State Warriors
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Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun shoots over Golden State Warriors forward Trayce Jackson-Davis (32) and guard Moses Moody (4) during the second half of Game 5 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series in Houston.
NBA 2024-25 Playoffs: Houston Rockets vs Golden State Warriors
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Houston Rockets forward Dillon Brooks (9) backs down Golden State Warriors guard Moses Moody (4) during the second half of Game 5 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series in Houston.
NBA 2024-25 Playoffs: Houston Rockets vs Golden State Warriors
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Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (28) is held back by a coach during an altercation with the Golden State Warriors during the second half of Game 5 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series in Houston.
NBA 2024-25 Playoffs: Houston Rockets vs Golden State Warriors
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Houston Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. (10) shoots over Golden State Warriors center Quinten Post (21) during the second half of Game 5 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series in Houston.
NBA 2024-25 Playoffs: Houston Rockets vs Golden State Warriors
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Golden State Warriors guard Moses Moody (4) shoots over Houston Rockets center Jock Landale (2) during the second half of Game 5 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series in Houston.
NBA 2024-25 Playoffs: Houston Rockets vs Golden State Warriors
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Houston Rockets guard Jalen Green, left, drives on Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry during the second half of Game 5 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series in Houston.
NBA 2024-25 Playoffs: Houston Rockets vs Golden State Warriors
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Houston Rockets guard Fred VanVleet (5) drives past Golden State Warriors guard Moses Moody during the first half of Game 5 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series in Houston.
NBA 2024-25 Playoffs: Houston Rockets vs Golden State Warriors
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Houston Rockets forward Amen Thompson (1) shoots after being fouled by Golden State Warriors guard Taran Armstrong during the first half of Game 5 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series in Houston.
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