The Golden State Warriors could not close out the Houston Rockets in Game 6 on Friday. After vowing to bounce back following a 131-116 road loss two nights ago, the Dubs could not capitalize on their home-court advantage to end the series. The Warriors lost 115-107 to the inexperienced but gritty Rockets, a defeat that will force them to head to Houston for a winner-take-all Game 7.
Steve Kerr told reporters after Game 5 that he would lean on Steph Curry, Draymond Green and Jimmy Butler, playoff-hardened veterans against the Rockets. Led by Fred VanVleet, the visiting team played with better poise and resilience to force another showdown in Texas.
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5 reasons the Golden State Warriors could not end the Houston Rockets’ season
#5. Inefficient 3-point shooting
The Golden State Warriors picked the wrong time to have their worst shooting performance from deep in the series. Golden State moved the ball well, but their shooters had an off night, going 15-for-49 (30.6%) in Game 6. Steph Curry made six triples but took 16 shots. Curry’s fellow starters, combined to make 3-for-18 from the same range.
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