Warriors’ Hopes Dashed as Rockets Force Game 7: Amen Thompson Relishes in Silencing Dub Nation
In a thrilling conclusion to their first-round NBA playoff series, the Houston Rockets defeated the Golden State Warriors 115-107 in Game 6 on Friday night, forcing a winner-takes-all Game 7. The loss was a bitter pill for the Warriors’ faithful to swallow, but Rockets wing Amen Thompson, a second-year NBA pro from Oakland, took great pleasure in quietening the Chase Center crowd.
According to an interview with Space City Home Network’s Vanessa Richardson, Thompson expressed his satisfaction at silencing Dub Nation, stating, "It meant a lot… This crowd be annoying. So just silenced them, obviously. Hometown, it feels good. I got my family." The www.nbcsportsbayarea.com reports that Thompson went on to finish with a respectable 14 points, seven rebounds, two assists, and a plus-10 rating in 36 minutes of play.
Thompson’s connection to the Warriors runs deep, having grown up in Oakland and participated in Steph Curry’s basketball camps as a youngster. However, on this occasion, he was relishing his role as a visitor, seeking to spoil the party for his hometown team. In a post-game interview, Thompson revealed that his motivation was rooted in his personal ties to the area, saying, "I got my family" to www.nbcsportsbayarea.com.
The Rockets’ strategy to keep the Warriors’ fans subdued throughout the game proved effective, limiting the energy in the Chase Center. As www.nbcsportsbayarea.com noted, this will now give Houston the opportunity to host a Game 7, where they will look to create a hostile environment for Curry and his teammates.
The best form of revenge for Curry and the Warriors would be to silence the Rockets’ faithful on Sunday at the Toyota Center. A win would not only keep their playoff hopes alive but also provide a measure of revenge against a Rockets team that has pushed them to the brink of elimination.
As the series shifts to Houston, the Warriors will look to regroup and refocus, knowing that their season is on the line. Meanwhile, Thompson and the Rockets will seek to build on their momentum, buoyed by the energy of their home crowd. With Game 7 looming, basketball fans are in for a thrilling conclusion to this first-round playoff series.
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