In a thrilling Game 7 matchup, the Golden State Warriors secured a spot in the Western Conference semifinals by defeating the Houston Rockets 103-89.

Stephen Curry was pivotal in the fourth quarter, contributing 14 out of his total 22 points during those final moments. Meanwhile, Buddy Hield excelled throughout the game, sinking nine 3-pointers and finishing with 33 points.

The Warriors now look ahead to facing the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday night. Hield dominated the first half, leading the Warriors to a 12-point lead, while Curry found his rhythm just in time to close out the match, even showcasing his famous gesture to celebrate the victory.

This win also marked the fifth time in recent history that the Warriors have eliminated the Rockets in the playoffs, having previously done so several times against teams led by James Harden.

With Hield’s record-setting performance from beyond the arc, the Warriors continued their impressive run as the seventh No. 7 seed in NBA history to advance this far. As they prepare for the next round, the team hopes to maintain their strong momentum.

On the other hand, the Rockets rolled into Game 7 after two consecutive wins but fell short against the seasoned Warriors. Amen Thompson led Houston with 24 points, yet the victory belonged firmly to Golden State.