Hield heroics lift Warriors past Rockets in Game 7 thriller

May 5, 2025
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The Golden State Warriors booked their spot in the second round of the NBA playoffs with a gritty 103-89 Game 7 win over the Houston Rockets on Sunday, snapping a two-game skid to close out the series.

Buddy Hield stole the spotlight with a blistering performance, sinking 9-of-11 from beyond the arc en route to 33 points, his best playoff outing yet. Stephen Curry added 22, including 14 in a dominant fourth quarter that buried Houston’s hopes of a historic comeback from 3-1 down.

“A lot of resilience,” Curry said. “Everybody contributed. Buddy was unbelievable.”

Golden State now moves on to face the Minnesota Timberwolves, fresh off their five-game dismantling of the Lakers, while Houston’s rally ends in disappointment after two emphatic wins had swung momentum their way.

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