Warriors, Rockets Trade Blows in Heated Playoff Series

The playoff series between the Golden State Warriors and Houston Rockets has been defined by physical play, heated altercations, and strategic adjustments. Draymond Green made a game-winning defensive stop in Game 4, despite a flagrant foul against Tari Eason and technicals from on-court incidents. In Game 5, the Warriors, trailing by 27, pulled their starters early to rest for Game 6, a tactical decision by coach Steve Kerr and Green. Stephen Curry has been hampered by a thumb injury, which Warriors fans claim the Rockets have deliberately targeted, affecting his scoring. No player has been ejected despite multiple confrontations, as both teams continue to embrace their combative playing styles. The series remains closely contested, with each side leveraging its strengths in a bid to advance.