The Warriors played like they were on the brink of elimination. Rockets played like game 7 was guaranteed.
The Warriors have eliminated the Rockets in 4 of the last 5 postseasons. 2018: Won the semifinals in 6 games. 2017: Won the WCF in 7 games. 2015: Won the first round in 5 games. 2014: Won the WCF in 5 games. The Rockets lost to the Spurs in 6 games in 2016.
Rockets-Warriors series had 6 close games all decided by 6 or less points, neither team "choked". Warriors in crunch time of games 5/6 played absurd efficient offense, just appreciate highest level of basketball in this series instead of trashing the Rockets. The Warriors bench stepped up big offensively and defensively. The game was tied until the last 5 minutes of 4th quarter when the Splash Brothers drained enough 3s to give the Dubs the win. Rockets still tried hard until the end, hit some incredible shots, but it was just impossible. Great series to both teams.
Credit to Steve Kerr for using 11 different players, he had them all ready to go despite limited playing time prior.
In the final 5 minutes of the 4th quarter, Steph Curry scored as many points as the entire Rockets team (16)
On the eve of Friday’s Game 6 of the Western Conference semifinals, Curry wanted to get some shots up at the Toyota Center...Somehow, Rockets guard Chris Paul got wind. Steph offered to stick to half a court but Paul wasn’t having it. Curry was kicked off the Toyota Center court
https://theathletic.com/972930/2019/05/11/thompson-the-rockets-were-a-valiant-foe-but-still-no-match-for-the-warriors-championship-pedigree/
https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/csn/warriors/Chris_Paul_kicked_Steph_Curry_off_court_night_before_Game_6_showdown_BAY-509791472.html
Klay Thompson with a huge critical three
https://streamable.com/6x8dt
Curry with a huge critical three
https://streamable.com/nvy8q
Steph Curry went 8/8 from the free throw line in the last 30 seconds to seal the game
Klay Thompson: 27pts on 10/20 shooting, 7/13 from 3. 67.5% TS
Klay Thompson finished the half with 21 points with 5/9 3PT (55.5%)
James Harden in Game 6: 35 points, 11-25 FG, 6-15 3PT (56.0 eFG%)
Chris Paul excellent night: 27 pts, 11-19 FG, 3-6 3PT, 11 Rebounds, 6 Assists
Andre Iguodala had 17 points, 5 steals and shot 5/8 3PT
Quinn Cooks Austin Rivers to the ground
https://streamable.com/07ozr
Bogut intentionally fouls Gordon with no call. Bogut tells ref he was fouling. Gordon gets tech.
https://streamable.com/nudbs
Nene absolutely destroys Alfonzo McKinnie with no call
https://streamable.com/ot4hl
Shaun Livingston throws down a hard dunk
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All 10 Warriors possessions in the 4th Quarter featuring a right-side Curry-Green PnR action
https://streamable.com/nbki2
"If we want to get this 3-peat, we desperately need him back. He's our best player.” - Klay Thompson on Kevin Durant.
https://streamable.com/e4cz8
Steph also called Kevin Durant the team's best player.
Draymond Green deserves a lot of credit for helping Steph Curry in the 2nd half. The Rockets were double teaming Steph Curry the whole game and this heavily affected his scoring ability. The worst part is none of his teammates were even helping him, no screens, no driving into the paint when they are open. It was just them standing outside and hoping Steph Curry scores. Green came on in the 4th quarter and he is setting screens for Steph, driving inside when they are double teaming Curry and he honestly was super underrated and probably won't get a lot of credit for their win.
Stephen Curry on tweets from LeBron & Wade after hearing criticism early in series: "I've heard a lot of noise this series. I'll just leave it at that. I know what I'm capable of. I don't need any extra motivation. My confidence never wavers. Champions recognize champions."
https://twitter.com/BenGolliver/status/1127077768301305857
Draymond post game presser: "this one felt good.. this won felt amazing.. Steph down the stretch was incredible, a lot of credit to Klay, Andre stepped up and our entire bench"
Chris Paul post-game press conference: "they just outplayed us.. they played smarter than us, they made big plays when we didn't.. and they just beat us"
https://streamable.com/55t16
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