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Golden State Squeezes Past Houston in Game 4 Nail-Biter: 109–106
Wow what a game.
If you caught last night’s face-off between the Houston Rockets and the Golden State Warriors, you probably held your breath more times than you’d like to admit. Game 4 delivered all the drama we hoped for momentum swings, clutch shots, and a crowd that couldn't sit still.
In the end, the Warriors walked away with a tight 109–106 win, and now they’re just one game away from taking the series at 3–1.
Let’s break down what actually went down.
First Half: Warriors Come Out Blazing
From the jump, you could tell the Warriors weren’t here to mess around. They came out firing sharp passes, quick cuts, and that classic Golden State energy that just hits different. You could see they had a game plan, and man, they were locked in from the first whistle.
Their offense was flowing like water clean passes, smart plays, and everyone just seemed to be in the right spot at the right time. On defense, they were all over the Rockets, forcing mistakes and making life miserable. By the time halftime rolled around, Golden State had built themselves a pretty comfy lead, and honestly, it felt like they were cruising.
But just when it looked like the Rockets might fold, they came storming out in the third quarter with a whole new attitude. It’s like someone flipped a switch they were faster, hungrier, and suddenly playing like they had everything to prove.
Third Quarter: Rockets Say “Not So Fast”
Now, if you thought the Rockets were just gonna roll over, think again.
Houston came out in the third with a whole different vibe. They were aggressive, hungry, and seriously locked in. Tari Eason was an absolute machine, dropping a career-best 27 points. His energy lit a fire under the whole squad.
Bit by bit, they clawed their way back into the game. Suddenly, that comfy lead the Warriors had? Yeah, it was shrinking fast.
Crunch Time: Warriors Hold Their Nerve
The fourth quarter was pure chaos in the best way.
Lead changes, wild momentum shifts, and both teams throwing everything they had into every possession. It was edge-of-your-seat stuff. Buddy Hield came up big for the Warriors with 27 points, many of them at clutch moments. Jonathan Kuminga added 23 of his own, including some huge plays in overtime.
Even though the Rockets gave it everything, the Warriors stayed cool and closed it out. Barely. But a win is a win, and now they’ve got the upper hand heading into Game 5.
What’s Next for Houston?
Look being down 3–1 in a playoff series isn’t ideal. But if we’ve learned anything from this Rockets squad, it’s that they don’t back down. They’ve got grit, young legs, and something to prove.
If they can carry that third-quarter fire into Game 5 and clean up a few mistakes, this series might not be over just yet.
Final Thoughts
This game had everything heart, hustle, and some serious heroics.
The Warriors showed why they’re still a dangerous playoff team, while the Rockets reminded everyone they’re not to be overlooked. Game 5’s gonna be spicy, and if it’s anything like this one, we’re in for another classic.
Stay tuned the best might be yet to come.