The Golden State Warriors defeated the Houston Rockets and advanced to the NBA Finals against the Eastern Conference champion, Cleveland Cavaliers. The Warriors routed the Houston Rockets to win the NBA Western Conference finals on Wednesday (Thursday Manila Time) at the Oracle Arena with the final score of 104-90.
Watch the Highligts of the Warriors vs. Rockets Game 5:
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Reigning MVP Stephen Curry scored with 26 points while Klay Thompson added with 20 markers for the Warriors who finished the best-of-seven series with 4-1 win-loss record. The Golden State Warriors will face the LeBron James-led Cleveland Cavaliers for the NBA World Championship series which will start on June 4.
Warriors forward Harrison Barnes provided the sparks for the Warriors in the final quarter by scoring nine straight points for the game high 26 points and seven rebounds productions.
Houston Rockets leading scorer James Harden struggled for the Rockets, scoring a series-low 14 points and committing 13 turnovers — an NBA record in a single playoff game. Veteran NBA All Star Dwight Howard got off to a good start but failed to maintain the momentum for the Rockets.
The Golden State Warriors are headed to the NBA finals for the first time in 40 years, the team is considered as one of the best team in the Regular Seasn with 67 victories and 15 defeats.
