Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) dunks during the first half of an Emirates NBA cup tournament quarterfinal basketball game against the Houston Rockets in Houston.
NBA Cup: Jalen Green Helps Rockets Book Las Vegas Ticket
Jalen Green made two free throws with 3.5 seconds left and the Houston Rockets beat the Golden State Warriors 91-90 on Wednesday night to advance to the NBA Cup semifinals in Las Vegas. Houston snapped a 15-game skid against the Warriors, winning for the first time in the series since Feb. 20, 2020. The Rockets will face Oklahoma City, which beat Dallas in the other West quarterfinal game on Tuesday night, in the semifinals on Saturday. Alperen Sengun led the Rockets with 26 points and 11 rebounds and Jabari Smith Jr. added 15 points.
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NBA Cup: Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) dunks
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NBA Cup: Rockets guard Jalen Green dunks
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Houston Rockets guard Jalen Green dunks during the first half of an Emirates NBA cup tournament quarterfinal basketball game against the Golden State Warriors in Houston.
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NBA Cup: Rockets guard Jalen Green celebrates after a dunk
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Houston Rockets guard Jalen Green celebrates after a dunk during the first half of an Emirates NBA cup tournament quarterfinal basketball game against the Golden State Warriors in Houston.
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NBA Cup: Warriors guard Stephen Curry reacts after a missed shot
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Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry reacts after a missed shot during the first half of an Emirates NBA cup tournament quarterfinal basketball game against the Houston Rockets in Houston.
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NBA Cup: Rockets forward Amen Thompson (1) dunks
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Houston Rockets forward Amen Thompson (1) dunks during the second half of an Emirates NBA cup tournament quarterfinal basketball game against the Golden State Warriors in Houston.
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NBA Cup: Rockets forward Dillon Brooks, left, defends against Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga
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Houston Rockets forward Dillon Brooks, left, defends against Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga (00) during the second half of an Emirates NBA cup tournament quarterfinal basketball game in Houston.
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NBA Cup: Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. reacts after making a 3-pointer
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Houston Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. reacts after making a 3-pointer during the second half of an Emirates NBA cup tournament quarterfinal basketball game against the Golden State Warriors in Houston.
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NBA Cup: Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) shoots against Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun
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Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) shoots against Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun during the second half of an Emirates NBA cup tournament quarterfinal basketball game in Houston.
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NBA Cup: Rockets center Alperen Sengun (28) defends against Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry
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Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (28) defends against Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) during the second half of an Emirates NBA cup tournament quarterfinal basketball game in Houston.
