Game 7 Okc Vs Warriors
Although the Golden State Warriors aren’t tipping off against the Houston Rockets in the 2020 postseason, the two rivals are finding ways to stay connected.
On Wednesday, the Rockets joined the Warriors at the top of one category in the postseason record books. With 17 3-pointers against the Oklahoma City Thunder, the Rockets tied Golden State’s record for most makes from beyond the arc in a game seven.
Houston’s 17 long-distance jumpers helped push James Harden and Russell Westbrook past Chris Paul’s feisty Thunder squad in game seven, 104-102. Robert Covington led the Rockets from deep, splashing 6-of-11 3-point attempts. Eric Gordon added five triples of his own.
Watch highlights from the Rockets 17 3-pointer night vs. OKC via YouTube:
Despite Houston’s furious long-distance effort, Westbrook and Harden combined for only 1-of-11 from 3-point range. As a unit, Houston capped off their game seven performance shooting 17-of-42 on 3-pointers.
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Get the latest news and information for the Golden State Warriors. 2020 season schedule, scores, stats, and highlights. Find out the latest on your favorite NBA teams on CBSSports.com. Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson carried the 73-win Warriors right back to the NBA Finals, as Golden State beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 96-88 in Game 7 of the West finals. 5/31/2016 Associated.
The Warriors notched 17 3-pointers in 2016 against the Thunder as well. During game seven against Kevin Durant and Westbrook, Klay Thompson and Stephen Curry lived up to their Splash Brother nickname. The Golden State backcourt duo combined for 13 3-pointers against Oklahoma City. The Warriors finished their game seven victory shooting 17-of-37 from beyond the arc.
Watch highlights from the Warriors vs. Thunder in 2016 via YouTube:
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With the Warriors out of the playoff race in 2020, Curry and Thompson will have to wait till next season if they want to create some separation between Golden State and Houston in the game seven record books.