Steven Adams Makes NBA History in Warriors-Rockets Game 6

Houston Rockets center Steven Adams makes NBA history in Game 6 vs the Golden State Warriors

May 2, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Jimmy Butler III (10) has his shot blocked by Houston Rockets center Steven Adams (12) in the third quarter of game six of the first round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images / Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images

The Golden State Warriors were looking to avoid a Game 7 on Friday night, welcoming the Houston Rockets back to San Francisco for Game 6 and a chance to close out the series. The Warriors entered Game 6 undefeated at home through the play-in tournament and first round, but the Rockets showed more of what they did in Game 5.

Backed by another strong performance by Fred VanVleet, the Rockets extended the series to a Game 7, as Golden State collapsed in the fourth quarter and struggled to score the ball. A main reason for that: the play of veteran Steven Adams, who controlled the paint. In his effort, Adams made unique NBA history with his performance.

Steven Adams of the @HoustonRockets is the only NBA player to:

shoot 100% from the field
attempt 15+ free throws
block 3+ shots
have 0 turnovers

...in any game, regular season or playoffs (since turnovers were first tracked in 1977-78). pic.twitter.com/a1BjOsRUQr

— OptaSTATS (@OptaSTATS) May 3, 2025

Adams became the first player in NBA history to shoot 100% from the field, attempt 15 or more free throws, block three or more shots, and have zero turnovers between the regular season and playoffs. Turnovers weren't tracked since the 1977-78 season, so this very well could've been the first stat line ever like this.

After beginning his career with the Oklahoma City Thunder, becoming one of the league's most consistent starting centers, Adams has since bounced to several teams before ending up in Houston. Now, after playing a limited role in the regular season, Adams has been a big part in the Rockets forcing a Game 7.

STEVEN ADAMS TONIGHT:

17 POINTS
5 REBOUNDS
3 BLOCKS
100% FG

PLAYOFF RISER

🔥🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/siGZ4EBHrv

— Hoop Central (@TheHoopCentral) May 3, 2025

As for that, Golden State and Houston will play in a winner-takes-all Game 7 on Sunday, with tip-off set for 8:30 p.m. EST.

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