Fred VanVleet Leads Rockets Past Warriors to Force Game 7
The Houston Rockets aren't backing down. With their backs to the wall, they powered past the Golden State Warriors 115-107 in Game 6, keeping their playoff hopes alive and bringing fans to the edge of their seats. The man at the center of it all was Fred VanVleet, who stepped up with a monster performance: 29 points, 8 rebounds, and 8 assists. His crucial four-point play right at the start of the fourth quarter shifted the momentum, energizing a Rockets crowd desperate for a win.
Right beside VanVleet, big man Alperen Sengün played like a seasoned veteran. He dropped in 21 points and pulled in 14 boards, giving Houston a tough inside presence that the Warriors just couldn't handle late in the game. The Rockets’ young core used their speed and hustle to keep up with Golden State’s experienced squad, locking in on defense and finishing plays on both ends of the court.
Warriors Collapse in Crunch Time
The Warriors started the game with their trademark offensive fireworks. Stephen Curry led the charge, draining six three-pointers and racking up 29 points and 7 rebounds. For a while, it looked like Golden State might repeat their successes from earlier games in the series. But it all unraveled late in the fourth quarter.
Between a Draymond Green bucket at the 10:12 mark and a Curry three with just 3:35 left, the Warriors went brutally cold—missing 13 straight shots. What's behind that? Houston’s defense stepped up, swarming Curry and closing out on shooters hard, daring the other Warriors to beat them. The drought erased any momentum the Warriors had, and Houston’s athletic wings took advantage, pushing the ball and burying key buckets as the clock ticked down.
The Rockets' commitment was clear. They fought through multiple defensive schemes, showed grit every possession, and refused to fold even as the Warriors threatened to come back. You could see the confidence building, especially among Houston's younger guys. They took on the challenge and delivered when it counted most.
Now, with the series tied at 3-3, all eyes shift to Houston for Game 7. The winner not only claims the series but earns a shot to face the Minnesota Timberwolves in the Western Conference semifinals. If there’s anything this series has proved, it’s that neither side is willing to let go easily.