Rockets Defeat Warriors in Controversial NBA Cup Game

The Golden State Warriors' 15-game winning streak against the Houston Rockets ended dramatically with a 91-90 loss following a controversial loose ball foul call on Jonathan Kuminga in the final seconds of their NBA Cup quarterfinals matchup. The call, made by official Bill Kennedy, sent Jalen Green to the free-throw line, where he secured the Rockets' victory by sinking both shots. Warriors' head coach Steve Kerr expressed outrage, labeling the decision as 'unconscionable' and something he hadn't seen in professional basketball. The game, which was a defensive struggle throughout, saw the Warriors leading by six points with 1:30 remaining before Houston's comeback. Critics and analysts widely debated the foul, questioning the decision in such a pivotal moment. The Rockets will now face the Oklahoma City Thunder in the semifinals in Las Vegas.