NBA Playoffs Set For Two First Round Game 7s With The Clippers and Nuggets Set for Tonight
- Pre Game Sports
- May 3
- 2 min read
Rockets Rally to Force Game 7
In a high-stakes Game 6 on May 2, 2025, the Houston Rockets overcame the Golden State Warriors with a 115–107 victory, evening the series at 3–3. Fred VanVleet led the Rockets with 29 points, 8 assists, and 8 rebounds, while Alperen Şengün contributed 21 points and 14 rebounds. With only a two point lead entering the 4th, the Rockets' offense and tenacious defense stifled the Warriors.
This sets the stage for a decisive Game 7 in Houston tomorrow (Sunday) for the final spot in the second round against the 6 seed Minnesota Timberwolves who knocked off the Lakers in the first round.
Tonight (5) Clippers @ (4) Nuggets – Game 7 4:30PM PT
The Los Angeles Clippers and Denver Nuggets are set for a winner-takes-all Game 7 tonight, May 3, 2025. The winner will secure the right to face the 1 seed Oklahoma City Thunder in the next round. This series has been a back-and-forth battle, with both teams showcasing resilience. The Nuggets will rely on their home-court advantage and the championship leadership of Nikola Jokić, while the Clippers aim to capitalize on their momentum from a gritty Game 6 victory.
Tyronn Lue (Clippers head coach) enters the contest with a 4-0 record in Game 7s with the only other coach in history with as many being Red Auerbach at 8-0.
Pregame Sports Bar Crawl: Las Vegas Edition
Experience the NBA Playoffs like never before with our Pregame Sports pub crawl in Las Vegas! Join fellow fans for exclusive drink specials at some of the city's top sports bars. It's the ultimate way to gear up for game night. Stay tuned for upcoming events and details!
