Warriors Beat Rockets in Game 7, Advance

The Golden State Warriors defeated the Houston Rockets 103-89 in Game 7, advancing to the Western Conference semifinals after the Rockets forced a decisive final game by rallying from a 3-1 deficit. The Warriors' turnaround was sparked by an emotional players' meeting led by Stephen Curry, Draymond Green, and Jimmy Butler. Buddy Hield emerged as the game's unexpected hero with a season-high 33 points, while Curry and Butler made crucial all-around contributions. Draymond Green, previously self-critical after Game 6, delivered a strong performance and a pointed remark to the Rockets as the game concluded. Despite Fred VanVleet's efforts for Houston, the Warriors' experience proved decisive. Golden State will now face the Minnesota Timberwolves in the next round.