HOUSTON—Chris Paul’s grit and veteran leadership have pushed the Golden State Warriors to the brink of elimination. Now the Houston Rockets must wait to see if his injured leg is strong enough to help them take one last step to the NBA Finals. Kevin Durant scored 29 points for the Warriors, who lost in Game 5 of a playoff series for just the second time since 2015. Draymond Green made a 3-pointer with just over minute left to get Golden State within one. ... Golden State had 18 turnovers.

Source: thestar May 25, 2018 15:33 UTC