It all comes down to this.
On Friday night, the Rockets closed the gap against the Warriors, winning Game 6 on the road to force a Game 7 in Houston. Golden State was up 3-1 in the series after four games, but the Rockets won back-to-back games in impressive fashion to stay alive in the series.
The Rockets entered this series with home-court advantage, but they immediately lost it when the Warriors took Game 1. Now, Houston regains it with one game remaining, thanks to Alperen Sengun and Fred VanVleet's heroics over the past two games.
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So far in the series, Sengun has averaged 20.8 rebounds, 11.5 rebounds, 5.3 assists, and 2.0 steals, all of which lead the team through six games. VanVleet, meanwhile, is shooting 42.9% from deep, but he's been particularly effective in the past few games.
On the other side, the Warriors are hoping their veteran presence will help them avoid blowing another 3-1 series lead. So far, Stephen Curry and Jimmy Butler have averaged 24.3 and 18.0 points in this series, respectively, along with over five rebounds and four assists each.
Golden State has played in five Game 7s since 2014, and the team has a 3-2 record in those contests. Most recently, the Warriors beat the Kings in a Game 7 two years ago in Sacramento. For the Rockets, this will be their first Game 7 since 2020 when they beat the Clippers in the bubble.
This game will finish up the first round of the NBA playoffs, with the winner playing the Timberwolves in round two.
The Sporting News is tracking live scores, updates, and highlights from Game 7 between the Warriors and Rockets.
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Warriors vs. Rockets highlights from Game 7
*This section will be updated closer to tip-off*
Warriors vs. Rockets Game 7 start time
- Date: Sunday, May 4
- Time: 8:30 p.m. ET
Game 7 between the Warriors and Rockets will tip off at 8:30 p.m. ET on May 4. The contest will follow Game 1 between the Cavaliers and Pacers, which begins at 6:00 p.m. ET.
How to watch Warriors vs. Rockets Game 7
- TV Channel: TNT, tru TV
- Live Stream: Max, Sling
TNT will have the call for Game 7 on Sunday night, with truTV also airing the game. For those looking to live stream the contest, Max and Sling will have the stream available.
Warriors vs. Rockets schedule
| Date | Game | Time (ET) | TV Channel/Live Stream |
| April 20 | Game 1: Warriors 95, Rockets 85 | - | - |
| April 23 | Game 2: Rockets 109, Warriors 94 | - | - |
| April 26 | Game 3: Warriors 104, Rockets 93 | - | - |
| April 28 | Game 4: Warriors 109, Rockets 106 | - | - |
| April 30 | Game 5: Rockets 131, Warriors 116 | - | - |
| May 2 | Game 6: Rockets 115, Warriors 107 | - | - |
| May 4 | Game 7: Rockets vs. Warriors | 8:30 p.m. ET | TNT/truTV/Max |
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