The Houston Rockets were determined in Game 5. They weren’t ready to go home and used a 15-0 run in the first quarter to open up a 40-24 advantage after one period of play.
Related: NBA History: Only 13 teams have recovered from 3-1 deficit
Houston kept up their hot play in the third quarter, including leading by as much as 31 points at one point. Golden State would make a push to get back into the game in the fourth.
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The Warriors went on a 25-7 run, but ultimately, the Rockets held them off. Houston won 131-116, sending the series to a sixth game.
The Rockets were led by Fred VanVleet‘s 26 points, and Amen Thompson‘s 25. For the Warriors, Stephen Curry struggled shooting 4-12 from the field for 13 points, while Jimmy Butler added just eight points on 2-10 shooting.
Can the Rockets become the 14th team to win a series after trailing 3-1? Game 6 is this Friday.
