(San Francisco, CA) — The Houston Rockets forced a deciding Game Seven with a 115-107 victory over the Golden State Warriors in San Francisco. The Rockets led by two entering the fourth quarter before outscoring the Warriors 29-23 through the final frame.
Fred VanVleet paced Houston with 29 points while Alperen Sengun posted a double-double with 21 points and 14 rebounds. The Rockets have won two straight and the best-of-seven series is now tied at three games apiece. Stephen Curry scored 29 points for Golden State in the setback. Game Seven will be played in Houston on Sunday. The winner will play the Timberwolves in round two.