The Rockets beat the Warriors 91-90 in a thrilling finish to reach the NBA Cup semifinals.

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 its first series since Feb. 20, 2020. The Rockets will face Oklahoma City, who defeated Dallas in the other West quarterfinal game on Tuesday night, in the semifinals at . On Saturday.

Alperen Sengun led the Rockets with 26 points and 11 rebounds and Jabari Smith Jr. he adds 15 points.

Houston led by 14 before falling behind late to set up a thrilling finish.

Houston trailed by six with about 1:30 left before Fred VanVleet made a 3-pointer and Sengun added a layup with 27 seconds left to pull within one.

Stephen Curry missed a 3-pointer with 11 seconds left and Gary Payton II grabbed the rebound, but Green intercepted his pass and crossed Jonathan Kuminga for the game-winning free throw.

The Warriors had a chance to win it at the buzzer but Smith blocked Brandin Podziemski’s three-point attempt.

What is taken

Warriors: Golden State beat the Rockets twice this season without Curry before losing on Wednesday in a game in which he had 19 points.

Rockets: This young team showed resilience in finishing this one after squandering a double-digit lead.

Time is important

Green’s rush to get the ball late to draw a foul set up the game-winning free throw.

Key statistics

Houston won despite making just 6 of 27 3-pointers.

Next

While Houston heads to Las Vegas this weekend, the Warriors will return to regular season action Sunday in Dallas.

It is reported by the Associated Press.

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