After squandering their first chance to move on to the second round of the NBA Playoffs, the Golden State Warriors will look to close out the series against the Houston Rockets at home on Friday night.
The Warriors took control of this best-of-seven series with a couple of strong wins at home in Games 3 and 4. However, they did not look like the same team when the two teams went back to Houston on Wednesday night. The Rockets jumped out to an early lead in Game 5, and never relinquished it. While the Warriors put up a little fight in garbage time, Houston was able to give the home fans something to cheer for with a 131-116 victory.
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Fred VanVleet led the Rockets with 26 points, while Amen Thompson chimed in with 25. Dillon Brooks posted 24 points in the win, while Alperen Sengun notched 15 points and nine rebounds.
Stephen Curry was the only Warriors starter to hit double-digits in Game 5, scoring a measly 13 points. Moses Moody came off the bench to lead Golden State with 25 points.
WESTERN CONFERENCE PLAYOFFS
(2) Houston Rockets vs. (7) Golden State Warriors (Warriors lead, 3-2)
When: Friday, May 2
Time: 9 p.m. ET
Where: Chase Center (San Francisco, Calif.)
Channel: ESPN
