SAN FRANCISCO – If Steph Curry, after six physically draining games against the Rockets, was nervous about the prospect of a win-or-go-home showdown in Houston following the Warriors’ 115-107 loss in Game 6 on Friday, he did not show it.

The Golden State Warriors could not close out their opening-round series against the Houston Rockets on their home floor in San Francisco. A completely tepid offense in the opening stages of the fourth quarter allowed the Rockets to build a final lead that wound up being insurmountable for Golden State.

Fred VanVleet led the way for the Rockets, as he nearly recorded a triple-double in 40 minutes on the floor. VanVleet finished with 29 points, eight rebounds and eight assists while shooting 7-of-13 from the field and 6-of-9 on long-range shots.