The Warriors are looking to punch their ticket to the Western Conference finals with a win in Houston, but they will have to do it without forward Kevin Durant.
The reigning NBA Finals MVP suffered a right calf strain in the second half of Game 5, and after an MRI was ruled out for the rest of the Warriors-Rockets series. Durant has been a dominant force for Golden State throughout the playoffs, averaging 34.2 points per game.
The Warriors won Game 5 in spite of Durant going down late in the third quarter with Klay Thompson and Steph Curry stepping up to score 52 points combined to pull out the 104-99 victory.
Meanwhile, the Rockets are focused on forcing a Game 7. James Harden had 31 points in Game 5, but it wasn't enough for the Rockets to secure the win. How well Houston performs defensively will have a lot to do with the deciding factor of the game. The Rockets were out-rebounded in their previous loss and allowed the Warriors to grab 12 offensive boards.
Game 7, if necessary, will be on Sunday at Oracle Arena.
When is the Rockets vs. Warriors game?
The Rockets will play the Warriors on Friday, May 10. Tipoff is scheduled for 9 p.m. ET.
Rockets vs. Warriors TV channel, live stream
The game will be televised nationally on ESPN. You can also stream the game live with the Watch ESPN app.
Where is the Rockets vs. Warriors game being played?
The game will be played at Toyota Center in Houston.