Facing elimination

Facing elimination, the Houston Rockets survived a late comeback attempt by Golden State’s 3rd unit to beat the Warriors, 131-116!

The Rockets were up by as many as 31 but were forced to bring back their starters, as the Warriors’ 3rd stringers cut the lead down to 13! 😳

However, the Rockets SHUT DOWN Steph Curry & Jimmy Butler to force a Game 6! 💪

VanVleet: 26 PTS, 2 AST, 4 3PM

Thompson: 25 PTS, 6 REB, 5 STL

Brooks: 24 PTS, 1 REB, 2 AST

Sengun: 15 PTS, 9 REB, 9 AST

Moody: 22 PTS, 9 REB, 2 STL

Curry: 13 PTS, 7 AST, 4/12 FG

Butler: 8 PTS, 5 REB, 2/10 FG