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  • 5/4/2025
🎥 Golden State Warriors vs Houston Rockets - Game 6 Recap & Analysis | 2025 NBA Playoffs

Game 6 was a rollercoaster at the Chase Center! The Golden State Warriors were just one win away from advancing—but the Houston Rockets had other plans. Despite Stephen Curry’s 33-point performance, the Warriors fell short as Fred VanVleet and Alperen Şengün powered a huge fourth-quarter surge to force a dramatic Game 7.

In this video, we break down all the key moments from start to finish—the Warriors' early struggles, Curry’s explosive second quarter, Houston’s 14-1 fourth-quarter run, and how turnovers and missed opportunities cost Golden State the game.

🏀 Highlights Covered:

Fred VanVleet’s 29-point clutch masterclass

Alperen Şengün dominating inside with 21 points & 14 rebounds

Stephen Curry's incredible effort and 33-point game

Rockets' 4th-quarter takeover and Warriors' collapse

What this means for Game 7

👉 Whether you're a die-hard Warriors fan or a Rockets supporter, this full Game 6 breakdown has everything you need to get ready for an epic Game 7 showdown in Houston.

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00:00In San Francisco, under the weight of expectations and a crowd buzzing with nervous energy,
00:06the Golden State Warriors stood one win away from closing out the series.
00:10But the Houston Rockets arrived with urgency in their eyes and fire in their stride.
00:16Game 6 wasn't just another playoff contest.
00:19It was a statement, a war of willpower, and a desperate fight to force one more game.
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00:43From the opening tip, Houston came out swinging.
00:47Fred Van Vliet, the heartbeat of this young Rocket squad, took immediate control.
00:52His jumper was automatic, his pass was precise, and his pace relentless.
00:58He set the tone early, dropping deep threes and keeping Golden State's defense on their heels.
01:04Alper and Sengen anchored the paint with a presence far beyond his ears,
01:08cleaning the glass, protecting the rim, and pushing the tempo on every miss.
01:14Golden State, typically composed and calculated, found themselves rattled.
01:20Early turnovers, rush shots, and sloppy rotations allowed Houston to build momentum.
01:26By the end of the first quarter, the Rockets had established a six-point lead,
01:31and the mood in the building shifted.
01:34This wasn't going to be an easy night for the home team.
01:37In the second, the Warriors began to settle.
01:41Stephen Curry found his rhythm, pulling up from deep and maneuvering through the defense
01:46with his signature off-ball wizardry.
01:48He danced around screens, found open looks, and lit a spark that brought Golden State back
01:54within striking distance.
01:56The Warriors clawed their way into it briefly, but Houston answered with poise.
02:02Van Vliet responded with clutch mid-range jumpers, and Stephen Adams imposed his presence inside,
02:08muscling through defenders and securing every loose rebound.
02:12A-man Thompson provided a burst of energy, diving for steals, and pushing the break in transition.
02:21By halftime, Houston had regained control, heading to the locker room with a narrow 62-58 lead.
02:28The third quarter turned into a tug-of-war.
02:31Golden State locked in defensively, anticipating passes, clogging lanes, and contesting every look.
02:38Curry and his teammates kept applying pressure, cutting into the Rockets' defense and momentarily flipping the lead.
02:46But the Rockets matched every push.
02:49Sengden orchestrated from the post with surgical precision,
02:52threading passes, finding cutters, and hitting timely shots.
02:57Van Vliet remained efficient and composed, managing the tempo like a seasoned floor general.
03:04As the quarter closed, Houston held a narrow three-point lead.
03:09Then came the fourth quarter, and Houston exploded.
03:13It started quietly, but then it became a storm.
03:17The Rockets launched into a crushing 14 to one run that left the Warriors reeling and the chase center silenced.
03:24Their defense was suffocated.
03:26Passing lanes closed, rotations tightened, and Golden State's offense stalled.
03:31But Stephen Curry, despite his brilliance, missed six consecutive shots during the stretch.
03:38Attempts that usually swish through hit back iron.
03:41The rim felt like it shrank.
03:43And then came the moment.
03:44Van Vliet pulled up from deep on the wing, got fouled, and drained the three.
03:50A rare four-point play.
03:51It was the punctuation on Houston's takeover.
03:54Sengen kept asserting dominance in the paint, while Adams set hard screens and erased second-chance looks.
04:02Curry hit a late deep three in a final effort to ignite the crowd, for the deficit was too steep and time too short.
04:10Houston kept his composure and sealed the win, walking out of the chase center with a gritty, gutsy 115 to 107 victory.
04:19Fred Van Vliet delivered one of his finest postseason performances, finishing with 29 points and controlling the game on both ends.
04:28Sengen added 21 points and 14 rebounds, operating as the anchor and fulcrum.
04:35Stephen Adams made sure nothing came easy for Golden State.
04:39As for the Warriors, Curry led all scorers with 33 points.
04:44But his fourth-quarter struggles proved costly.
04:46The supporting cast had moments, but 17 turnovers led to 22 Rockets points.
04:53Mistakes that simply can't happen in a closeout game.
04:56Now it all comes down to one final game.
04:59One more battle in Houston.
05:01One last war between a rising force and a dynasty trying to stay alive.
05:06Game 7 is coming, and only one team will survive.
05:09Game 7 is coming, and only one team will survive.
05:16If that video hit home, or gave you something to think about, drop a like, and let me know what you think in the comments.
05:19Don't forget to subscribe for more stories that bring the heart of sports to life.
05:25Until next time, stay inspired, and keep chasing greatness.
05:29See you next time, guys.
05:29See you next time.
05:30See you next time.
05:30See you next time.

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