Warriors Defeat Rockets, Advance to NBA Semifinals

The Golden State Warriors advanced to the Western Conference Semifinals after defeating the Houston Rockets 103-89 in Game 7 of their first-round series. Stephen Curry delivered a strong all-around performance with 22 points, 10 rebounds, and 7 assists, though social media buzzed about an apparent missed traveling call during a crucial play. Buddy Hield set an NBA Game 7 record with nine three-pointers and led the Warriors with 33 points, while Jimmy Butler and Draymond Green also contributed significantly offensively. Head coach Steve Kerr praised Curry's enduring competitiveness at age 37, highlighting his continued impact on the team's playoff success. The Warriors, having made it out of the play-ins as a seventh seed, will now face the Minnesota Timberwolves in the West Semis. While the Rockets showed improvement from previous seasons, they were ultimately unable to overcome Golden State's multifaceted attack.