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NBA News / Yardbarker / May 1
History shows Warriors shouldn't be alarmed by Game 5 blowout loss
The Golden State Warriors suffered an embarrassing blowout loss on the road to Dillon Brooks' team Thursday. But it's not too alarming.
NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 1
Rockets Take Care of Business vs. Warriors
The Houston Rockets are still alive in their series against the Golden State Warriors thanks to a statement made in Game 5, beating their opponent by double digits.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 1
Rockets Offense Must Stay Hot For Game 6
The Houston Rockets had their best offensive showing in the playoffs so far after a big Game 5 win against the Golden State Warriors at home to save their season.
The '2024-25 NBA assist leaders' quiz
How many of the players with 400 or more assists in the 2024-25 NBA season can you name in five minutes?
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 1
Views from the Game: The Houston Rockets Cruise to a 131-116 Victory in Game 5
The Houston Rockets hosted the Golden State Warriors in a do-or-die Game 5 Wednesday night. Before the game, Ime Udoka stated that he would go with the same starting lineup as he had in the first four games.
Hollywood and hoops: Which films had the best and worst ballers?
Hollywood loves basketball movies and basketball players, which succeed on the big screen at about the same rate as Shaq at the free throw line, which is to say infrequently.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 1
Do Houston Rockets Need a Superstar?
The Houston Rockets beat the Golden State Warriors in a dominant fashion Wednesday night to make the series 3-2. Although Fred VanVleet did not play too well to start the series, he has started to heat up over the last two games.
Jalen Green News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 1
Rockets’ Jalen Green gives Game 6 update after knee injury scare vs. Warriors
The Houston Rockets are at their best when Jalen Green is being aggressive and leading the team in scoring. As good as Alperen Sengun is as the team’s only All-Star, Green is the X-factor because of his three-way scoring abilities.
Steph Curry News / NBA Analysis Network / May 1
Stephen Curry breaks down mistake he made in Game 5, he ‘wasn’t worrying’ about one Houston Rockets star
Stephen Curry endured a difficult performance as the Golden State Warriors fell to the Houston Rockets 131-116 in Game 5. The sharpshooter managed just 13 points on 33.3% shooting and made three turnovers in a limited 23 minutes of action.
NBA News / The Dream Shake / May 1
Rockets avoid elimination with 131-116 Game Five victory over Warriors 
The Rockets are hanging around. Last night (April 30) , he Houston Rockets defeated the Golden State Warriors in Toyota Center, avoiding elimination, and forced a Game Xix in San Francisco.
Houston Rockets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 1
Rockets’ Alperen Sengun’s fit compared to Justin Timberlake ‘D**k in a Box’
After the Houston Rockets dismantled the Golden State Warriors in a 131-116 victory Wednesday night, Alperen Sengun took the spotlight—this time, not for his on-court dominance, but for his outfit, per X.
Charles Barkley News / NBA Analysis Network / May 1
Charles Barkley now thinks Houston Rockets have winning formula vs Golden State Warriors, he’s ‘surprised’ it took so long
The Houston Rockets blew out the Golden State Warriors in Game 5 of the Western Conference first-round series. The Rockets trailed 3-1 before Wednesday’s game, so they knew they couldn’t afford another slip-up and needed to play with urgency from the first whistle.
NBA News / The Predictors / May 1
Rockets stay alive, defeat Warriors 131-116 in Game 5
Fred VanVleet scored 26 points and Amen Thompson added 25 as the Houston Rockets avoided elimination with a dominant 131-116 win over the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday night in Game 5 of their first-round playoff series.
NBA News / Athlon Sports / May 1
Did Rockets Dillion Brooks Attempt to Injury Warriors Stephen Curry Thumb?
There was some more controversy involved in the Rockets and Warriors playoff series after Game 5 on Wednesday night. The series has been one of the most competitive and intense series in the NBA's first round of the playoffs.
Amen Thompson News / Athlon Sports / May 1
Houston Rockets Amen Thompson Makes History in Game 5 Victory
The Houston Rockets extended their season after a 131-116 victory in Game 5 of the first round of the playoffs against the Golden State Warriors. It was an important game for the Rockets as they came out very aggressive with a focus on the offensive side of the ball.
Houston Rockets News / NBA Analysis Network / May 1
Amen Thompson responds after being told he matched unique Hakeem Olajuwon numbers in Houston Rockets win
The Houston Rockets refused to surrender as they kept their season and title hopes alive. After two deflating losses in San Francisco that saw them facing a tough 3-1 series deficit, the Houston Rockets furiously retaliated for Game 5 of their Western Conference first round matchup with the Golden State Warriors.
NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 1
Rockets’ Dillon Brooks doesn’t hold back on Pat Spencer after Game 5 confrontation
The Houston Rockets kept their season alive with a 131–116 win over the Golden State Warriors in Game 5, but the score wasn’t the only thing grabbing attention.
Houston Rockets News / Hardwood Heroics / May 1
Houston Rockets: Amen Thompson Achieves Wild Playoff Stat Line Not Seen Since Hakeem Olajuwon in 1986
Amen Thompson arguably had his best game of the series during the Houston Rockets’ 131-116 Game 5 win over the Golden State Warriors. The 22-year-old guard posted 25 points, six rebounds, three assists, five steals, and three blocks on 8-for-12 shooting from the field in 35 minutes.
NBA News / Field Level Media / April 30
Rockets get off to hot start, cruise past Warriors in Game 5
Fred VanVleet scored 14 of his game-high 26 points in a runaway first quarter, and Amen Thompson produced 25 points as the Houston Rockets surged to a 131-116 victory over the visiting Golden State Warriors in Game 5 of this Western Conference first-round series Wednesday.
NBA News / Yardbarker / April 30
Rockets force Game 6 with emphatic home victory over Warriors
The Houston Rockets needed to solve the Golden State Warriors to avoid elimination. It didn't take them long to crack the code in Game 5.
Houston Rockets News / Last Word On Sports / April 30
Rockets Have Tough Upcoming Decision On Veteran Point Guard
While the Houston Rockets have other more pressing issues, they will have a major upcoming decision to make. Do the Rockets exercise point guard Fred VanVleet‘s $44.88 million team option this offseason?
Houston Rockets News / Last Word On Sports / April 30
Rockets Make One Player Untouchable In Trade Negotiations
The Houston Rockets have turned heads around the NBA. With a 52-30 record, they earned the second seed in the West. Their surprising rise sparked speculation that they might chase a superstar like Devin Booker or Kevin Durant amid the Phoenix Suns’ dumpster fire of a season.
Houston Rockets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 30
Rockets rumors: The 1 untouchable in potential superstar trade talks
The Houston Rockets are still alive in the NBA Playoffs this season, but they will need a miracle to move on to the next round. After the No. 2 seed split its opening two games at home, the Golden State Warriors picked up a pair of gritty wins in The Bay to take a 3-1 lead and push the Rockets to the brink of elimination.
Houston Rockets News / Yardbarker / April 29
NBA analyst gives blunt take on Jalen Green's future with Rockets
After a dominant regular season campaign that landed them in second place in the Western Conference, the Rockets are on the brink of elimination. Following another shaky performance against the Warriors, one analyst feels Jalen Green could be on the move in the coming months.
Houston Rockets News / Hoops Rumors / April 29
Rockets to consider lineup change for Game 5
With a second straight loss in Golden State on Monday, the Rockets fell behind 3-1 in their series vs. the Warriors and will head back home facing their first elimination game of the postseason on Wednesday.
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