Rockets Win! Now On To Conference Finals

HOUSTON, TX — The Houston Rockets took down the Utah Jazz, 112-102, in Game 5 of the NBA Western Conference semifinals Tuesday at the Toyota Center. Guard Chris Paul went off for a game-high 41 points for the Rockets. P.J. Tucker scored 19 points for the Rockets and James Harden had 18 points.

The Rockets advance to the conference finals the first time since 2015, when they lost to the Golden State Warriors, who went on to win the NBA title that year. The Rockets could face the Warriors again. Golden State plays the late game Tuesday and can clinch the other spot as they hold a 3-1 lead over New Orleans and play the game at home.

Paul led the Rockets in points (41), rebounds (7) and assists (10).

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