Now, heading into the decisive Game 7 between the teams, the NBA has released its official injury update, required to be handed into the league office on the day before a game. And the Warriors have two players listed on the league's injury tally: Stephen Curry and Gary Payton II.

Houston has been tremendous ever since, though. In Game 5, the Rockets won 131-116 after three players scored 24 or more points in VanVleet (26), Amen Thompson (25) and Dillon Brooks (24). In fact, the Rockets took a 27-point lead into the fourth quarter, leading to head coach Steve Kerr clearing the bench early.

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