On May 2, the first round of the NBA playoffs continued, with the Houston Rockets playing against the Golden State Warriors at the Toyota Center. In the end, the Rockets defeated their opponents 131-116, narrowing the series to 2-3 and retaining their hopes of advancing to the Western Conference semifinals. In this game, VanVleet's form recovered, leading the team with 26 points; Amen Thompson was both offensive and defensive, scoring 25 points and delivering 5 steals and 3 blocks, becoming the biggest highlight of the game.

In this game, the Rockets changed their sluggish state in the previous game and launched a fierce offensive in the first quarter. With active breakthroughs and foul-making strategies, the Rockets got 15 free throw opportunities in the first quarter, scored 40 points in a single quarter, and quickly established a leading advantage. At the end of the half, the Rockets had widened the score difference to double digits. Throughout the game, the Rockets made a total of 38 free throws , and the Warriors' defense was frequently tight, and the rhythm was completely disrupted.

As for the Warriors, the core players did not perform well. Although Curry played enough time, his shooting percentage was dismal, scoring only 13 points in the whole game, and only 4 of 12 shots . Another core player Jimmy Butler was also in a slump, hitting only 2 of 10 shots, scoring only 8 points , 5 rebounds and 2 assists. The Warriors' overall offense lost its fluency, and although the substitutes tried to catch up in the final quarter, it was too late, and they could only accept the result of defeat.

In terms of the Rockets lineup, the team played well, with all five starters scoring in double digits. In addition to VanVleet and Thompson, Shin Kyung also performed well, contributing 15 points , 9 rebounds and 9 assists, almost completing a triple-double. In addition, Martin Jr. and Dillon Brooks also had stable output, the overall offense and defense were smooth, and the tactics were well executed.

After this game, the Rockets are still trailing 2-3 in the series . Although they are still on the verge of elimination, their momentum has obviously recovered. The next game will return to the Warriors' home court - Chase Center in San Francisco. The Warriors still have the match point, and if the Rockets can win another game, the series will be dragged into a seventh game, and the outcome is still full of suspense.

For the Warriors, it is particularly important to adjust their status and activate their core players, while the Rockets need to continue to be aggressive and continue their offensive rhythm in this game. The Game 6 matchup will be a crucial battle that cannot be lost, and fans will wait and see who will have the last laugh.