The Thunder head home a year after advancing to the Western Conference finals after Houston took this series 4-1. The Rockets used a 5-1 run, with all their points coming on free throws, to pull away from the Thunder and make it 98-91. But Harden made two free throws both times they got close to secure the win. Houston's offense went cold in that span with its only points coming on free throws by Harden. Five straight points by the Thunder a couple of minutes later, highlighted by a 3-pointer from Westbrook, gave the Thunder a 69-68 lead.

Source: Philippine Star April 26, 2017 04:18 UTC