The Houston Rockets stunned the Golden State Warriors with a nail-biting 91-90 victory on Wednesday, eliminating the Warriors from the NBA Cup. The Rockets rallied from a six-point deficit in the final 90 seconds, sealing the win when Stephen Curry missed a wide-open three-pointer with less than a minute left.
The victory marked a historic moment for the Rockets, snapping their 15-game losing streak against the Warriors. With the win, Houston advances to the semifinals of the NBA Cup and improves to 17-8 for the season, holding the second spot in the Western Conference standings. Meanwhile, the Warriors, now 14-10, sit fifth in the West.
Alperen Sengun Leads The Charge For The Houston Rockets To Edge Out Golden State
Alperen Sengun was the star of the night for the Rockets. The Rockets star delivered a commanding performance with 26 points, 11 rebounds, five assists, and three steals on 10-for-18 shooting.
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Other key contributors for the Rockets included Jabari Smith Jr. with 15 points, Jalen Green with 12 points, and Amen Thompson, who added 10 points and five rebounds off the bench.
For the Warriors, Jonathan Kuminga led the way with 20 points and seven rebounds. Stephen Curry contributed 19 points and five assists but struggled in key moments, including the missed three-pointer that ended Golden State’s NBA Cup run.
Buddy Hield added 15 points, but it wasn’t enough to hold off Houston’s late-game surge. Draymond Green, Brandin Podziemski, and Lindy Waters III each added eight points in the loss. The Warriors struggled with consistency, shooting just 44% from the field and only 31.6% from beyond the arc.
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The Rockets now turn their focus to the semifinals, where they will face the Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday. Meanwhile, the Warriors will look to bounce back as they return home to host the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday.
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