Warriors beat Rockets to advance to NBA Finals

By Satuk Bugra Kutlugun

ANKARA

Golden State Warriors defeated Houston Rockets 101-92 late Monday to reach NBA Finals for the fourth consecutive year.

The Warriors won the match at Rockets' home court in Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals. They will play against Cleveland Cavaliers in the finals.

Warriors' superstars Kevin Durant scored a game-high 34 points, and Stephen Curry added 27 points, 9 rebounds and 10 assists in the victory.

For Houston Rockets, who are missing point guard Chris Paul in back-to-back games with a hamstring injury, James Harden scored 32 points but the team managed to hit 7 three pointers in 44 tries, including missing 27 straight.

Warriors' 33-15 third quarter push allowed them to gain the lead and they never looked back.

Cleveland Cavaliers had managed to oust Boston Celtics in Game 7 on the road to reach their 4th consecutive NBA Finals as well.

Cavaliers' superstar Lebron James will make the eighth consecutive finals' appearance, as he was able to take home the trophy in 2016.

The NBA Finals will start on May 31, at Warriors home court Oracle Arena at 9.00 p.m. Eastern Time.