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.

For a third time in under seven years, the Warriors won a series-clinching game in Houston. This time, the problem was half-court offense.