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NBA Playoffs: Warriors vs. Rockets Game 5 recap, full highlights

By Charles Rahrig V

Apr 27, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) speaks with head coach Steve Kerr during the second quarter in game five of the first round of the NBA Playoffs against the Houston Rockets at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 27, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) speaks with head coach Steve Kerr during the second quarter in game five of the first round of the NBA Playoffs against the Houston Rockets at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports /
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The Golden State Warriors defeated the Houston Rockets with ease, to advance to the Western Conference Semifinals.

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Once again, the Golden State Warriors had no issue finishing off the Houston Rockets without Stephen Curry.

Shaun Livingston stepped up masterfully and Klay Thompson let his star continue to shine in a blowout victory over the Rockets in Game 5, as the Warriors officially eliminated the Rockets and punched their ticket to the Western Conference Semifinals.

It wasn’t even much of a fight from the beginning, as the Warriors quickly jumped out to a double-digit point lead on Houston. At halftime, James Harden had 22 of the Rockets’ points, while the rest of the team struggled to score at all.

In the third quarter, Thompson, Draymond Green and Livingston put the finishing touches on the series, as Thompson continued to unload from the arc. He would finish 7-11 from deep and the Warriors lead had risen over 30 points.

The bench would unload for the Warriors in the fourth quarter and the starters got to sit back and enjoy watching their bench finish off Houston. For the Rockets, it was a disappointing end to a disappointing year and they have plenty of questions ahead.

The Warriors will now move onto the Western Conference Semifinals and await the winner of the Los Angeles Clippers and Portland Trail Blazers.

Full Highlights

Three Stars

3. Draymond Green

Green was once again doing it all and came close to a triple-double on Wednesday night. He finished with 15 points, 9 rebounds and 8 assists.

2. Shaun Livingston

Livingston once again stepped up masterfully for Stephen Curry. He finished with 16 points and 3 assists.

1. Klay Thompson

Without Curry, Thompson continued to show why he is one of the best players in the league. He finished with 27 points and was 7-11 from beyond the arc.

Betting Odds

The Warriors came into the game as 9.5-point favorites. With the huge win, the Warriors covered the spread.

What’s Next?

The Warriors will await the winner of the Portland Trail Blazers and Los Angeles Clippers in the Western Conference Semifinals.

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