Warriors eliminate Rockets 103-89, advance to semifinals

The Golden State Warriors advanced to the Western Conference semifinals by defeating the Houston Rockets 103-89 in Game 7, with Buddy Hield delivering a remarkable 33-point performance on 9-of-11 shooting from three-point range, setting an NBA Game 7 record. Stephen Curry, despite a slow start, contributed 22 points—14 of which came in the fourth quarter—along with 10 rebounds and seven assists, helping the Warriors pull away late. Jimmy Butler added 20 points, eight rebounds, and seven assists, reinforcing the team's depth. The Rockets struggled offensively, shooting just 37.8 percent from the field and making only a handful of three-pointers, while standout rookie Amen Thompson led Houston with 22 points and eight rebounds. The Warriors' victory marked the fifth time they have eliminated Houston from the playoffs in the past decade and made them just the seventh No. 7 seed to reach the conference semifinals. Golden State will face the Minnesota Timberwolves in the next round.