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The Houston Rockets faced elimination in Game 5 against the Golden State Warriors but came out with urgency, leading 76-49 at halftime and setting a playoff record for the most points in a half for Houston since 1997-98. Fred VanVleet led the team with 26 points, and all starters scored in double digits, contributing to a 131-116 victory that extended the series. The Rockets will head back to San Francisco for Game 6, with the Warriors maintaining a 3-2 series lead.
