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Gordon leads Rockets over Warriors 98-94 to take series lead

The Rockets head into Game 6 on Saturday night in Oakland, California one win away from knocking off the defending champions and advancing to the NBA Finals for the first time since winning back-to-back titles in 1994-95.
Credit: Troy Taormina
Houston Rockets guard Eric Gordon (10) shoots over Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson (11) during the second quarter in game five of the Western conference finals of the 2018 NBA Playoffs at Toyota Center. Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

HOUSTON (AP) - Eric Gordon came off the bench to score 24 points and his steal on Golden State's last possession secured a 98-94 victory Thursday night that gave the Houston Rockets a 3-2 lead in the Western Conference finals.

LIVE BLOG: Rockets beat Warriors 98-94 in Game 5; take 3-2 series lead

The Rockets head into Game 6 on Saturday night in Oakland, California one win away from knocking off the defending champions and advancing to the NBA Finals for the first time since winning back-to-back titles in 1994-95.

Photos: Rockets beat Warriors 98-94 in Game 5; take 3-2 series lead

Chris Paul scored 20 points and James Harden struggled for his 19, but Paul had to leave the game in the final minute with what appeared to be a hamstring injury.

Kevin Durant scored 29 points for the Warriors, who lost in Game 5 of a playoff series for just the second time since 2015.

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