The postgame scene was a mixture of pride, disappointment and looking ahead after the Rockets' first playoff appearance since 2020 ended in a Game 7 loss.

With a chance to close out their first-round playoff series against the Golden State Warriors, the Houston Rockets instead delivered a playoff flop to end their season Sunday night. The Rockets won consecutive games to claw back from a 3-1 deficit and force a Game 7 but played their worst game of the series to be sent packing with a 103-89 loss.

The Golden State Warriors enter Game 7 with enormous pressure, as they aren't just looking to avoid getting sent home, but blowing a 3-1 series lead over the Ho