Golden State Warriors vs Houston Rockets

Following a decisive 3-1 series lead against the Houston Rockets, the Golden State Warriors have now lost two in a row. Houston evened the series and forced a winner-take-all Game 7 at home after dominating Game 5 and putting on a huge fourth-quarter run in Game 6.

According to my predictions for the Warriors vs. Rockets, Steph Curry will give Houston his best effort in his sixth career Game 7.

The total points Curry scored in Games 4 and 5 amounted to 30, therefore he needed to deliver an improved performance in Game 6. Curry reached his ninth game of 27-point performance while delivering 29 points in Game 6. The past games have shown Curry delivering an average of 27.7 points.

During the regular season Curry reached the 27-point mark in 31 matches among those 16 came in away games and he scored over 30 points in 24 contests. His point averages reached 23.8 points at home stadium Chase Center and 25.6 points separately at other venues. The scoring numbers from Curry have remained above 27 points during his recent games yet he achieved 30 points or more in five of his last ten matches.

Curry has played in five Game 7 matches throughout his career where his team depended on him to deliver. During those games he has posted an average of 32.6 points and achieved 27 or more points four times along with 30 or more points three times.

Curry's most mediocre Game 7 came during the 2016 NBA Finals Game 7 as he scored 17 points against the Cleveland Cavaliers who went on to win after the Warriors held a 3-1 lead. His Sunday matchup against the Rockets will certainly be influenced by his unforgettable showing from that Game 7 decline.

The average points that Curry has scored in his three road Game 7 performances reached 36.7. During his most recent Game 7 against the Kings at Sacramento Curry put up a gigantic 50-point performance to finish the 2023 first-round series.

Throughout his entire career Steve Curry has produced outstanding performances in Game 7 encounters showing why he holds the title of NBA's best shooter. The Golden State Warriors will need Curry to produce an extraordinary display on the court because Houston players maintain their motivation high alongside GS role players currently underperforming.

Ime Udoka’s squad bounced back in Game Two to tie the series, but back-to-back losses at Chase Center put them on the verge of elimination in their playoff return.

Facing a 3-1 deficit with a young roster, many expected the Rockets to fold—yet they defied expectations, winning Games Five and Six to even the series and force a decisive Game Seven.

Fred VanVleet’s resurgence and Steven Adams’ expanded role have been key to Houston’s turnaround, and both will need to deliver another strong performance.

Historically, the Rockets have thrived in Game Sevens, winning 7 of their 12 in franchise history. However, their last loss at this stage came against the Warriors in 2018—a reminder of the challenge ahead as they prepare for Monday’s high-stakes showdown.