- After 2 lopsided losses to OKC, Durant leads Warriors rout. Kevin Durant scored 28 points for Golden State while avenging an embarrassing home loss to his former Oklahoma City team earlier this.
- Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson carried the 73-win Warriors right back to the NBA Finals, as Golden State beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 96-88 in Game 7 of the West finals. 5/31/2016 Associated.
- Russell Westbrook scored a season-high 34 points and added 10 rebounds and nine assists to help the Oklahoma City Thunder roll past the Golden State Warriors, 108-91 on Wednesday night.
The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Golden State Warriors 93-89 in Game 7 of The Finals to win the series 4-3. Cleveland's LeBron James recorded a triple-do.
Game 7 Okc Vs Warriors Score
With their first-round playoff series and potentially player and team legacies all on the line, the Houston Rockets and Oklahoma City Thunder are underway in a decisive Game 7 on Wednesday night.
For Oklahoma City's Chris Paul and Houston's Russell Westbrook, it's an opportunity for revenge versus the team that traded them last offseason. For James Harden, it's a matchup against his former co-star.
All three of the All-Star guards and future Hall of Famers are still seeking their first NBA championship. With Paul now 35 years old and Harden and Westbrook both 31, they're each quite aware that their window as an elite player won't remain open for too many more years.
For at least one member of that trio, and potentially two, the 2020 journey will end on Wednesday night at the NBA 'bubble' in Florida. In this case, the mantra of 'win or go home' fits perfectly.
Houston technically is the host for Game 7, and to this point, the home team is a perfect 6-0 in the series. But with all playoff games held without fans at the bubble, all that really means is additional virtual fans and more piped in 'home' sounds through the public address system. Thus, the perfect record for home teams in the series is probably coincidental.
Okc Vs Warriors Game 7 Box Score
Take a look through the top photos from Wednesday's Game 7 at Disney World, and keep checking back to Rockets Wire and OKC Thunder Wire for postgame coverage and updates. The winner of the series will face off against the Los Angeles Lakers in the second round of the Western Conference playoffs, with Game 1 set for Friday night.
NBA: Playoffs-Oklahoma City Thunder at Houston RocketsSep 2, 2020; Lake Buena Vista, Florida, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Chris Paul (3) drives…Sep 2, 2020; Lake Buena Vista, Florida, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Chris Paul (3) drives between Houston Rockets guard Russell Westbrook (0) and forward P.J. Tucker (17) during the first half of game seven of the first round of the 2020 NBA Playoffs at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY SportsmoreNBA: Playoffs-Oklahoma City Thunder at Houston RocketsSep 2, 2020; Lake Buena Vista, Florida, USA; Houston Rockets guard Russell Westbrook (0) drives agains…Sep 2, 2020; Lake Buena Vista, Florida, USA; Houston Rockets guard Russell Westbrook (0) drives agains tOklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) during the first half of game seven of the first round of the 2020 NBA Playoffs at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY SportsmoreNBA: Playoffs-Oklahoma City Thunder at Houston RocketsSep 2, 2020; Lake Buena Vista, Florida, USA; Houston Rockets forward P.J. Tucker (17) battles with…Sep 2, 2020; Lake Buena Vista, Florida, USA; Houston Rockets forward P.J. Tucker (17) battles with Oklahoma City Thunder forward Darius Bazley (7) for a ball during the first half of game seven of the first round of the 2020 NBA Playoffs at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY SportsmoreNBA: Playoffs-Oklahoma City Thunder at Houston RocketsSep 2, 2020; Lake Buena Vista, Florida, USA; Houston Rockets forward Jeff Green (32) shoots over…Sep 2, 2020; Lake Buena Vista, Florida, USA; Houston Rockets forward Jeff Green (32) shoots over Oklahoma City Thunder forward Darius Bazley (7) during the first half of game seven of the first round of the 2020 NBA Playoffs at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY SportsmoreNBA: Playoffs-Oklahoma City Thunder at Houston RocketsSep 2, 2020; Lake Buena Vista, Florida, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) drives…Sep 2, 2020; Lake Buena Vista, Florida, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) drives past Houston Rockets guard Russell Westbrook (0) during the first half of game seven of the first round of the 2020 NBA Playoffs at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY SportsmoreNBA: Playoffs-Oklahoma City Thunder at Houston RocketsSep 2, 2020; Lake Buena Vista, Florida, USA; Houston Rockets guard Eric Gordon (10) passes the…Sep 2, 2020; Lake Buena Vista, Florida, USA; Houston Rockets guard Eric Gordon (10) passes the ball against Oklahoma City Thunder guard Dennis Schroder (17) during the first half of game seven of the first round of the 2020 NBA Playoffs at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY SportsmoreNBA: Playoffs-Oklahoma City Thunder at Houston RocketsSep 2, 2020; Lake Buena Vista, Florida, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Darius Bazley (7) makes…Sep 2, 2020; Lake Buena Vista, Florida, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Darius Bazley (7) makes a three point basket over Houston Rockets forward P.J. Tucker (17) during the first half of game seven of the first round of the 2020 NBA Playoffs at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY SportsmoreNBA: Playoffs-Oklahoma City Thunder at Houston RocketsSep 2, 2020; Lake Buena Vista, Florida, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Darius Bazley (7) reacts…Sep 2, 2020; Lake Buena Vista, Florida, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Darius Bazley (7) reacts after making a three point basket against the Houston Rockets during the first half of game seven of the first round of the 2020 NBA Playoffs at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY SportsmoreNBA: Playoffs-Oklahoma City Thunder at Houston RocketsSep 2, 2020; Lake Buena Vista, Florida, USA; Houston Rockets forward P.J. Tucker (17) makes a…Sep 2, 2020; Lake Buena Vista, Florida, USA; Houston Rockets forward P.J. Tucker (17) makes a three point basket against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the first half of game seven of the first round of the 2020 NBA Playoffs at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY SportsmoreNBA: Playoffs-Oklahoma City Thunder at Houston RocketsSep 2, 2020; Lake Buena Vista, Florida, USA; Houston Rockets guard Eric Gordon (10) dribbles the…Sep 2, 2020; Lake Buena Vista, Florida, USA; Houston Rockets guard Eric Gordon (10) dribbles the ball against Oklahoma City Thunder guard Dennis Schroder (17) during the first half of game seven of the first round of the 2020 NBA Playoffs at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY SportsmoreNBA: Playoffs-Oklahoma City Thunder at Houston RocketsSep 2, 2020; Lake Buena Vista, Florida, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Dennis Schroder (left) pursues…Sep 2, 2020; Lake Buena Vista, Florida, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Dennis Schroder (left) pursues the ball against Houston Rockets forward Robert Covington (right) during the first half of game seven of the first round of the 2020 NBA Playoffs at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY SportsmoreNBA: Playoffs-Oklahoma City Thunder at Houston RocketsSep 2, 2020; Lake Buena Vista, Florida, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Danilo Gallinari (8) talks…Sep 2, 2020; Lake Buena Vista, Florida, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Danilo Gallinari (8) talks with guard Dennis Schroder (17) during the first half of game seven of the first round of the 2020 NBA Playoffs against the Houston Rockets at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY SportsmoreNBA: Playoffs-Oklahoma City Thunder at Houston RocketsSep 2, 2020; Lake Buena Vista, Florida, USA; Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) dribbles the…Sep 2, 2020; Lake Buena Vista, Florida, USA; Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) dribbles the ball against Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) during the first half of game seven of the first round of the 2020 NBA Playoffs at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY SportsmoreNBA: Playoffs-Oklahoma City Thunder at Houston RocketsSep 2, 2020; Lake Buena Vista, Florida, USA; Houston Rockets forward Robert Covington (33) celebrate after…Sep 2, 2020; Lake Buena Vista, Florida, USA; Houston Rockets forward Robert Covington (33) celebrate after making a three point basket against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the first half of game seven of the first round of the 2020 NBA Playoffs at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY SportsmoreNBA: Playoffs-Oklahoma City Thunder at Houston RocketsSep 2, 2020; Lake Buena Vista, Florida, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Danilo Gallinari (8) controls…Sep 2, 2020; Lake Buena Vista, Florida, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Danilo Gallinari (8) controls the ball against Houston Rockets guard Eric Gordon (10) during the first half of game seven of the first round of the 2020 NBA Playoffs at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY SportsmoreNBA: Playoffs-Oklahoma City Thunder at Houston RocketsSep 2, 2020; Lake Buena Vista, Florida, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Chris Paul (3) drives…Sep 2, 2020; Lake Buena Vista, Florida, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Chris Paul (3) drives against Houston Rockets forward Robert Covington (33) and guard James Harden (13) during the first half of game seven of the first round of the 2020 NBA Playoffs at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY SportsmoreNBA: Playoffs-Oklahoma City Thunder at Houston RocketsSep 2, 2020; Lake Buena Vista, Florida, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) is…Sep 2, 2020; Lake Buena Vista, Florida, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) is pressured by Houston Rockets guard Russell Westbrook (top) and guard James Harden (13) during the first half of game seven of the first round of the 2020 NBA Playoffs at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY SportsmoreNBA: Playoffs-Oklahoma City Thunder at Houston RocketsSep 2, 2020; Lake Buena Vista, Florida, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) passes…Sep 2, 2020; Lake Buena Vista, Florida, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) passes the ball against Houston Rockets guard Russell Westbrook (0) and guard James Harden (right) during the first half of game seven of the first round of the 2020 NBA Playoffs at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY SportsmoreNBA: Playoffs-Oklahoma City Thunder at Houston RocketsSep 2, 2020; Lake Buena Vista, Florida, USA; Houston Rockets head coach Mike D'Antoni reacts during…Sep 2, 2020; Lake Buena Vista, Florida, USA; Houston Rockets head coach Mike D'Antoni reacts during the first half of game seven of the first round of the 2020 NBA Playoffs against the Oklahoma City Thunder at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY SportsmoreNBA: Playoffs-Oklahoma City Thunder at Houston RocketsSep 2, 2020; Lake Buena Vista, Florida, USA; Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) shoots against…Sep 2, 2020; Lake Buena Vista, Florida, USA; Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) shoots against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the first half of game seven of the first round of the 2020 NBA Playoffs at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY SportsmoreNBA: Playoffs-Oklahoma City Thunder at Houston RocketsSep 2, 2020; Lake Buena Vista, Florida, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Chris Paul (3) drives…Sep 2, 2020; Lake Buena Vista, Florida, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Chris Paul (3) drives agains tHouston Rockets forward Robert Covington (33) and guard Russell Westbrook (0) during the first half of game seven of the first round of the 2020 NBA Playoffs at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY SportsmoreNBA: Playoffs-Oklahoma City Thunder at Houston RocketsSep 2, 2020; Lake Buena Vista, Florida, USA; Houston Rockets head coach Mike D'Antoni reacts during…Sep 2, 2020; Lake Buena Vista, Florida, USA; Houston Rockets head coach Mike D'Antoni reacts during the first half of game seven of the first round of the 2020 NBA Playoffs against the Oklahoma City Thunder at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY SportsmoreNBA: Playoffs-Oklahoma City Thunder at Houston RocketsSep 2, 2020; Lake Buena Vista, Florida, USA; Houston Rockets guard Russell Westbrook (0) makes a…Sep 2, 2020; Lake Buena Vista, Florida, USA; Houston Rockets guard Russell Westbrook (0) makes a basket over Oklahoma City Thunder center Steven Adams (12) during the second half of game seven of the first round of the 2020 NBA Playoffs at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sportsmore
Although the Golden State Warriors aren't tipping off against the Houston Rockets in the 2020 postseason, the two rivals are finding ways to stay connected.
On Wednesday, the Rockets joined the Warriors at the top of one category in the postseason record books. With 17 3-pointers against the Oklahoma City Thunder, the Rockets tied Golden State's record for most makes from beyond the arc in a game seven.
Houston's 17 long-distance jumpers helped push James Harden and Russell Westbrook past Chris Paul's feisty Thunder squad in game seven, 104-102. Robert Covington led the Rockets from deep, splashing 6-of-11 3-point attempts. Eric Gordon added five triples of his own.
Watch highlights from the Rockets 17 3-pointer night vs. OKC via YouTube:
Despite Houston's furious long-distance effort, Westbrook and Harden combined for only 1-of-11 from 3-point range. As a unit, Houston capped off their game seven performance shooting 17-of-42 on 3-pointers.
The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Golden State Warriors 93-89 in Game 7 of The Finals to win the series 4-3. Cleveland's LeBron James recorded a triple-do.
Game 7 Okc Vs Warriors Score
With their first-round playoff series and potentially player and team legacies all on the line, the Houston Rockets and Oklahoma City Thunder are underway in a decisive Game 7 on Wednesday night.
For Oklahoma City's Chris Paul and Houston's Russell Westbrook, it's an opportunity for revenge versus the team that traded them last offseason. For James Harden, it's a matchup against his former co-star.
All three of the All-Star guards and future Hall of Famers are still seeking their first NBA championship. With Paul now 35 years old and Harden and Westbrook both 31, they're each quite aware that their window as an elite player won't remain open for too many more years.
For at least one member of that trio, and potentially two, the 2020 journey will end on Wednesday night at the NBA 'bubble' in Florida. In this case, the mantra of 'win or go home' fits perfectly.
Houston technically is the host for Game 7, and to this point, the home team is a perfect 6-0 in the series. But with all playoff games held without fans at the bubble, all that really means is additional virtual fans and more piped in 'home' sounds through the public address system. Thus, the perfect record for home teams in the series is probably coincidental.
Okc Vs Warriors Game 7 Box Score
Take a look through the top photos from Wednesday's Game 7 at Disney World, and keep checking back to Rockets Wire and OKC Thunder Wire for postgame coverage and updates. The winner of the series will face off against the Los Angeles Lakers in the second round of the Western Conference playoffs, with Game 1 set for Friday night.
NBA: Playoffs-Oklahoma City Thunder at Houston RocketsSep 2, 2020; Lake Buena Vista, Florida, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Chris Paul (3) drives…Sep 2, 2020; Lake Buena Vista, Florida, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Chris Paul (3) drives between Houston Rockets guard Russell Westbrook (0) and forward P.J. Tucker (17) during the first half of game seven of the first round of the 2020 NBA Playoffs at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY SportsmoreNBA: Playoffs-Oklahoma City Thunder at Houston RocketsSep 2, 2020; Lake Buena Vista, Florida, USA; Houston Rockets guard Russell Westbrook (0) drives agains…Sep 2, 2020; Lake Buena Vista, Florida, USA; Houston Rockets guard Russell Westbrook (0) drives agains tOklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) during the first half of game seven of the first round of the 2020 NBA Playoffs at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY SportsmoreNBA: Playoffs-Oklahoma City Thunder at Houston RocketsSep 2, 2020; Lake Buena Vista, Florida, USA; Houston Rockets forward P.J. Tucker (17) battles with…Sep 2, 2020; Lake Buena Vista, Florida, USA; Houston Rockets forward P.J. Tucker (17) battles with Oklahoma City Thunder forward Darius Bazley (7) for a ball during the first half of game seven of the first round of the 2020 NBA Playoffs at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY SportsmoreNBA: Playoffs-Oklahoma City Thunder at Houston RocketsSep 2, 2020; Lake Buena Vista, Florida, USA; Houston Rockets forward Jeff Green (32) shoots over…Sep 2, 2020; Lake Buena Vista, Florida, USA; Houston Rockets forward Jeff Green (32) shoots over Oklahoma City Thunder forward Darius Bazley (7) during the first half of game seven of the first round of the 2020 NBA Playoffs at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY SportsmoreNBA: Playoffs-Oklahoma City Thunder at Houston RocketsSep 2, 2020; Lake Buena Vista, Florida, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) drives…Sep 2, 2020; Lake Buena Vista, Florida, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) drives past Houston Rockets guard Russell Westbrook (0) during the first half of game seven of the first round of the 2020 NBA Playoffs at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY SportsmoreNBA: Playoffs-Oklahoma City Thunder at Houston RocketsSep 2, 2020; Lake Buena Vista, Florida, USA; Houston Rockets guard Eric Gordon (10) passes the…Sep 2, 2020; Lake Buena Vista, Florida, USA; Houston Rockets guard Eric Gordon (10) passes the ball against Oklahoma City Thunder guard Dennis Schroder (17) during the first half of game seven of the first round of the 2020 NBA Playoffs at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY SportsmoreNBA: Playoffs-Oklahoma City Thunder at Houston RocketsSep 2, 2020; Lake Buena Vista, Florida, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Darius Bazley (7) makes…Sep 2, 2020; Lake Buena Vista, Florida, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Darius Bazley (7) makes a three point basket over Houston Rockets forward P.J. Tucker (17) during the first half of game seven of the first round of the 2020 NBA Playoffs at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY SportsmoreNBA: Playoffs-Oklahoma City Thunder at Houston RocketsSep 2, 2020; Lake Buena Vista, Florida, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Darius Bazley (7) reacts…Sep 2, 2020; Lake Buena Vista, Florida, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Darius Bazley (7) reacts after making a three point basket against the Houston Rockets during the first half of game seven of the first round of the 2020 NBA Playoffs at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY SportsmoreNBA: Playoffs-Oklahoma City Thunder at Houston RocketsSep 2, 2020; Lake Buena Vista, Florida, USA; Houston Rockets forward P.J. Tucker (17) makes a…Sep 2, 2020; Lake Buena Vista, Florida, USA; Houston Rockets forward P.J. Tucker (17) makes a three point basket against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the first half of game seven of the first round of the 2020 NBA Playoffs at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY SportsmoreNBA: Playoffs-Oklahoma City Thunder at Houston RocketsSep 2, 2020; Lake Buena Vista, Florida, USA; Houston Rockets guard Eric Gordon (10) dribbles the…Sep 2, 2020; Lake Buena Vista, Florida, USA; Houston Rockets guard Eric Gordon (10) dribbles the ball against Oklahoma City Thunder guard Dennis Schroder (17) during the first half of game seven of the first round of the 2020 NBA Playoffs at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY SportsmoreNBA: Playoffs-Oklahoma City Thunder at Houston RocketsSep 2, 2020; Lake Buena Vista, Florida, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Dennis Schroder (left) pursues…Sep 2, 2020; Lake Buena Vista, Florida, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Dennis Schroder (left) pursues the ball against Houston Rockets forward Robert Covington (right) during the first half of game seven of the first round of the 2020 NBA Playoffs at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY SportsmoreNBA: Playoffs-Oklahoma City Thunder at Houston RocketsSep 2, 2020; Lake Buena Vista, Florida, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Danilo Gallinari (8) talks…Sep 2, 2020; Lake Buena Vista, Florida, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Danilo Gallinari (8) talks with guard Dennis Schroder (17) during the first half of game seven of the first round of the 2020 NBA Playoffs against the Houston Rockets at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY SportsmoreNBA: Playoffs-Oklahoma City Thunder at Houston RocketsSep 2, 2020; Lake Buena Vista, Florida, USA; Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) dribbles the…Sep 2, 2020; Lake Buena Vista, Florida, USA; Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) dribbles the ball against Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) during the first half of game seven of the first round of the 2020 NBA Playoffs at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY SportsmoreNBA: Playoffs-Oklahoma City Thunder at Houston RocketsSep 2, 2020; Lake Buena Vista, Florida, USA; Houston Rockets forward Robert Covington (33) celebrate after…Sep 2, 2020; Lake Buena Vista, Florida, USA; Houston Rockets forward Robert Covington (33) celebrate after making a three point basket against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the first half of game seven of the first round of the 2020 NBA Playoffs at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY SportsmoreNBA: Playoffs-Oklahoma City Thunder at Houston RocketsSep 2, 2020; Lake Buena Vista, Florida, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Danilo Gallinari (8) controls…Sep 2, 2020; Lake Buena Vista, Florida, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Danilo Gallinari (8) controls the ball against Houston Rockets guard Eric Gordon (10) during the first half of game seven of the first round of the 2020 NBA Playoffs at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY SportsmoreNBA: Playoffs-Oklahoma City Thunder at Houston RocketsSep 2, 2020; Lake Buena Vista, Florida, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Chris Paul (3) drives…Sep 2, 2020; Lake Buena Vista, Florida, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Chris Paul (3) drives against Houston Rockets forward Robert Covington (33) and guard James Harden (13) during the first half of game seven of the first round of the 2020 NBA Playoffs at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY SportsmoreNBA: Playoffs-Oklahoma City Thunder at Houston RocketsSep 2, 2020; Lake Buena Vista, Florida, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) is…Sep 2, 2020; Lake Buena Vista, Florida, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) is pressured by Houston Rockets guard Russell Westbrook (top) and guard James Harden (13) during the first half of game seven of the first round of the 2020 NBA Playoffs at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY SportsmoreNBA: Playoffs-Oklahoma City Thunder at Houston RocketsSep 2, 2020; Lake Buena Vista, Florida, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) passes…Sep 2, 2020; Lake Buena Vista, Florida, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) passes the ball against Houston Rockets guard Russell Westbrook (0) and guard James Harden (right) during the first half of game seven of the first round of the 2020 NBA Playoffs at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY SportsmoreNBA: Playoffs-Oklahoma City Thunder at Houston RocketsSep 2, 2020; Lake Buena Vista, Florida, USA; Houston Rockets head coach Mike D'Antoni reacts during…Sep 2, 2020; Lake Buena Vista, Florida, USA; Houston Rockets head coach Mike D'Antoni reacts during the first half of game seven of the first round of the 2020 NBA Playoffs against the Oklahoma City Thunder at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY SportsmoreNBA: Playoffs-Oklahoma City Thunder at Houston RocketsSep 2, 2020; Lake Buena Vista, Florida, USA; Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) shoots against…Sep 2, 2020; Lake Buena Vista, Florida, USA; Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) shoots against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the first half of game seven of the first round of the 2020 NBA Playoffs at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY SportsmoreNBA: Playoffs-Oklahoma City Thunder at Houston RocketsSep 2, 2020; Lake Buena Vista, Florida, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Chris Paul (3) drives…Sep 2, 2020; Lake Buena Vista, Florida, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Chris Paul (3) drives agains tHouston Rockets forward Robert Covington (33) and guard Russell Westbrook (0) during the first half of game seven of the first round of the 2020 NBA Playoffs at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY SportsmoreNBA: Playoffs-Oklahoma City Thunder at Houston RocketsSep 2, 2020; Lake Buena Vista, Florida, USA; Houston Rockets head coach Mike D'Antoni reacts during…Sep 2, 2020; Lake Buena Vista, Florida, USA; Houston Rockets head coach Mike D'Antoni reacts during the first half of game seven of the first round of the 2020 NBA Playoffs against the Oklahoma City Thunder at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY SportsmoreNBA: Playoffs-Oklahoma City Thunder at Houston RocketsSep 2, 2020; Lake Buena Vista, Florida, USA; Houston Rockets guard Russell Westbrook (0) makes a…Sep 2, 2020; Lake Buena Vista, Florida, USA; Houston Rockets guard Russell Westbrook (0) makes a basket over Oklahoma City Thunder center Steven Adams (12) during the second half of game seven of the first round of the 2020 NBA Playoffs at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY SportsmoreAlthough the Golden State Warriors aren't tipping off against the Houston Rockets in the 2020 postseason, the two rivals are finding ways to stay connected.
On Wednesday, the Rockets joined the Warriors at the top of one category in the postseason record books. With 17 3-pointers against the Oklahoma City Thunder, the Rockets tied Golden State's record for most makes from beyond the arc in a game seven.
Houston's 17 long-distance jumpers helped push James Harden and Russell Westbrook past Chris Paul's feisty Thunder squad in game seven, 104-102. Robert Covington led the Rockets from deep, splashing 6-of-11 3-point attempts. Eric Gordon added five triples of his own.
Watch highlights from the Rockets 17 3-pointer night vs. OKC via YouTube:
Despite Houston's furious long-distance effort, Westbrook and Harden combined for only 1-of-11 from 3-point range. As a unit, Houston capped off their game seven performance shooting 17-of-42 on 3-pointers.
Via @ESPNStatsInfo via Twitter:
The Warriors notched 17 3-pointers in 2016 against the Thunder as well. During game seven against Kevin Durant and Westbrook, Klay Thompson and Stephen Curry lived up to their Splash Brother nickname. The Golden State backcourt duo combined for 13 3-pointers against Oklahoma City. The Warriors finished their game seven victory shooting 17-of-37 from beyond the arc.
Watch highlights from the Warriors vs. Thunder in 2016 via YouTube:
With the Warriors out of the playoff race in 2020, Curry and Thompson will have to wait till next season if they want to create some separation between Golden State and Houston in the game seven record books.
