Rockets Force Game 7 in Warriors Thriller!

The Houston Rockets and Golden State Warriors delivered a pulse-pounding Western Conference first-round playoff series in 2025, with Game 6 on May 2, 2025, at Chase Center pushing the stakes sky-high. The Rockets, staring down elimination, roared to a 115-107 victory, forcing a winner-takes-all Game 7 in Houston. “ROCKETS FORCE GAME 7 AT HOME ON SUNDAY 🚀,” @NBA blasted on X, capturing the frenzy. The Warriors, up 3-1 earlier, now face a cauldron at Toyota Center, per ESPN.

Fred VanVleet led the charge with 29 points, eight assists, and eight rebounds, while Alperen Sengun dominated with 21 points and 14 rebounds. Stephen Curry’s 23 points kept Golden State close, but Houston’s late surge stole the show. “Fred VanVleet and Alperen Sengun powered Houston to a Game 6 road win!” @NBA tweeted, hyping the Rockets’ grit.

Game 1: Warriors Steal Home Court

The series ignited on April 20, 2025, at Toyota Center, with the seventh-seeded Warriors stunning the second-seeded Rockets 95-85. Curry dropped 31 points, hitting five of nine 3-pointers, while Dennis Schröder added 18 points off the bench, per NBA.com. Sengun countered with 21 points and 14 rebounds, but Jalen Green and VanVleet struggled, shooting 7-of-34 combined. “Warriors hold off Houston’s comeback,” NBA.com noted, praising Golden State’s defense. A late Curry 3 silenced the crowd, with @espn tweeting, “THE WARRIORS HOLD OFF THE ROCKETS’ COMEBACK ATTEMPT 😮.”

Game 2: Jalen Green’s 3-Point Barrage

Houston flipped the script in Game 2 on April 23, 2025, crushing the Warriors 109-94. Jalen Green exploded for 38 points, draining eight 3-pointers, while VanVleet added 25 points, per NBA.com. Sengun chipped in 13 points and seven rebounds. “Houston evens the series behind Jalen Green,” ESPN reported. The Warriors’ offense sputtered, with Curry’s 20 points not enough. “ROCKETS TIE UP THE SERIES 🚀,” @espn posted, as fans roared for Green’s heroics.

Game 3: Curry’s 36-Point Masterclass

On April 26, 2025, Chase Center rocked as the Warriors took a 2-1 lead with a 104-93 win. Curry was unstoppable, dropping 36 points, nine assists, and seven rebounds, per The Athletic. Buddy Hield added 17 points, including five 3-pointers, while Gary Payton II’s 11 fourth-quarter points sealed it. Houston’s 16 turnovers and Green’s 3-of-8 shooting hurt. “Warriors lead the series 2-1,” @anthonyVslater tweeted, hyping Curry’s clutch play. Dillon Brooks’ four first-half fouls sparked boos, per ESPN.

Game 4: Warriors Edge Out 3-1 Lead

Game 4 on April 28, 2025, was a 109-106 thriller, giving the Warriors a 3-1 lead. Schröder led with 26 points, while Draymond Green’s late stop on Sengun was key, per The Athletic. “Here’s the late Draymond Green stop on Alperen Sengun,” @anthonyVslater posted. Jalen Green faltered, scoring eight points on 3-of-8 shooting, and Houston missed 12 free throws. “Warriors hold off the Rockets,” NBA.com wrote, as Curry added 20 points.

Game 5: Rockets’ 76-Point Half Stuns

Facing elimination on April 30, 2025, Houston unleashed a 131-116 Game 5 blowout at Toyota Center. The Rockets shot 69% in a 76-point first half, led by Jabari Smith Jr.’s 23 points and Amen Thompson’s 25 points, per NBA.com. Steven Adams added 17 points and three blocks. “Houston pounces on Golden State early,” NBA.com reported. Curry’s 23 points couldn’t keep up, and Kerr benched his starters early. “Rockets shoot 69% in a 76-point 1st half,” @NBA tweeted.

Game 6: VanVleet’s 3s Force Game 7

On May 2, 2025, Houston kept their season alive with a 115-107 Game 6 win. VanVleet’s 29 points, including six 3-pointers, and Sengun’s 21 points and 14 rebounds powered the Rockets, per ESPN. A VanVleet 3 with 6:49 left forced a Warriors timeout, with Houston up 15, per NBA.com. “FVV WITH ANOTHER TRIPLE FOR 27!” @NBA posted. Adams (17 pts, 3 blk) and Thompson (14 pts, 7 reb) dominated the paint. The Warriors shot 1-for-15 to open the fourth, per ESPN. “Fred VanVleet’s third-straight 25+ point game fuels the Rockets,” @NBA cheered.

Game Changer: VanVleet’s Fourth-Quarter Fire

Game 6’s turning point came in the fourth. Leading 86-84, VanVleet sparked a 6-0 run with a four-point play six seconds into the third, per ESPN. His sixth 3-pointer in the fourth, pushing Houston’s lead to 15, forced a Warriors timeout and broke Golden State’s spirit. “VanVleet’s third-straight 25+ point game,” @NBA tweeted, noting his 18-of-27 3-point shooting over Games 4-6. Sengun’s 14 rebounds and Adams’ block on a Warriors layup sealed the 115-107 win, setting up Game 7.

Fan Frenzy Fuels the Rivalry

X lit up with fan passion. “Fred VanVleet and Alperen Sengun powered Houston to a Game 6 win on the road!” @NBA posted, racking up likes. Warriors fans groaned as @anthonyVslater noted, “Second straight game the Warriors’ veterans will close on the bench as the Rockets finish off a blowout.” Houston fans hyped their bigs, with @billohoops tweeting, “The Rockets’ WWE heavyweight duo of Alperen Sengun & Steven Adams has dominated the paint.” “GSW/HOU Game 7 is Sunday at 8:30pm/et on TNT!” @NBA added, stoking anticipation.

Stats That Tell the Story

• Game 1 (April 20): Warriors 95, Rockets 85. Curry: 31 pts, 5/9 3P. Sengun: 21 pts, 14 reb. Green/VanVleet: 7/34 FG.

• Game 2 (April 23): Rockets 109, Warriors 94. J. Green: 38 pts, 8/12 3P. VanVleet: 25 pts.

• Game 3 (April 26): Warriors 104, Rockets 93. Curry: 36 pts, 9 ast. Hield: 17 pts, 5/8 3P. Rockets: 16 TOs.

• Game 4 (April 28): Warriors 109, Rockets 106. Schröder: 26 pts. J. Green: 8 pts, 3/8 FG.

• Game 5 (April 30): Rockets 131, Warriors 116. Smith: 23 pts. Thompson: 25 pts. Adams: 17 pts, 3 blk.

• Game 6 (May 2): Rockets 115, Warriors 107. VanVleet: 29 pts, 6 3P, 8 ast, 8 reb. Sengun: 21 pts, 14 reb. Adams: 17 pts, 3 blk.

Game 7 Showdown Awaits

Game 7 is set for May 4, 2025, at Toyota Center (8:30 p.m. ET, TNT), per NBA.com. The Warriors, with Curry and Draymond Green’s 19 combined Game 7 appearances, hold an experience edge, per ESPN. Houston’s VanVleet (10 Game 7 outings) and Sengun’s double-doubles, backed by a 46-40-1 against-the-spread record, make them dangerous at home, per CBS Sports. “Golden State has shockingly blown its 3-1 cushion,” ESPN warned, noting Houston’s momentum. Will Curry’s magic or Houston’s youth prevail? Stay sharp with Ongoing Now 24 for every heart-pounding update