The Houston Rockets received an in depth sport towards the Golden State Warriors, 91-90, within the NBA Cup quarterfinals, incomes a spot within the semifinals. This was the Rockets’ first win over the Warriors since 2020.
Alperen Sengun led the Rockets with 26 factors and 11 rebounds. Jalen Inexperienced added 12 factors, together with two essential free throws with 3.5 seconds left, serving to Houston finish a 15-game dropping streak to Golden State.
The Rockets will face the Oklahoma Metropolis Thunder within the NBA Cup semifinals on Saturday in Las Vegas.
Houston constructed a 44-37 lead by halftime, forcing the Warriors into 14 turnovers within the first half. However Golden State bounced again, with Draymond Inexperienced main their protection. The Warriors appeared to take management when Brandin Podziemski and Jonathan Kuminga hit back-to-back three-pointers to make it 89-82 with 3:38 left.
With 1:16 remaining, Golden State led 90-84, however Fred VanVleet hit a three-pointer to begin a 7-0 run for Houston, serving to them safe the win. Stephen Curry scored 19 factors however missed a three-pointer with 11.1 seconds left. Kuminga led the Warriors with 20 factors
