The Headline
Rockets' dominance and Warriors' struggles in crucial Game 5
'Houston was great and they took it to us right away, and like I said, it's an important finish.'
Steve Kerr
Head Coach of the Warriors
'It was just a slow start for us on both sides of the ball. We missed some shots, turned the ball up early and didn't make them miss at all.'
Jimmy Butler III
Forward for the Rockets
'I think it was a smart move by Kerr, taking off the starters so they can be rested by the next game.'
Octavio Aguilera
Fan at Watch Party
Points scored by Fred VanVleet
26 points
Points scored by Amen Thompson
25 points
Points scored by Dillon Brooks
24 points
Maximum lead held by Rockets
31 points
Shooting percentage
64.7%
Score at the end of the first quarter
40-24
Maximum deficit faced by Warriors
30 points
Key Facts
- Fred VanVleet scored 26 points, Amen Thompson added 25 and Dillon Brooks chipped in 24 for the Rockets, who led by as many as 31 points.
- The Rockets connected on 64.7 percent of their shots in the first quarter on the way to a 40-24 lead.
- Steve Kerr stated the loss was 'decisive' and praised the Rockets for their powerful start.
- The Warriors fell behind by as much as 30 in the first half, with their starters being pulled for their poor performance.
