Fred VanVleet led the way in which for Houston Rockets with a stellar 29-point efficiency that helped them clinch a 115-107 win in Sport 6 in opposition to the Golden State Warriors.
The veteran level guard has scored 25 factors or extra within the final three video games, which has been a giant purpose behind the Houston Rockets‘ comeback from being 3-1 down within the sequence.
Fred VanVleet shot the ball brilliantly in Sport 6, making six of the 9 threes he tried on the night time.
He additionally grabbed eight rebounds and had as many assists to wreak extra havoc on the Warriors.
With Jalen Inexperienced not capable of showcase his talents, VanVleet has needed to step up for the Rockets.
VanVleet’s efficiency helped him achieve reward from Kendrick Perkins and likewise Warriors participant Draymond Inexperienced.
VanVleet has been good for the Rockets since his transfer to the crew final yr.
Within the crew’s first postseason look since 2020, VanVleet has been their foremost participant and the explanation they’re taking part in a Sport 7 at dwelling.
The 31-year-old had a poor three-point taking pictures common season, going solely 34.5% from past the arc.
Nevertheless, he has stepped up within the playoffs and is taking pictures the ball at 42% from three-point vary.
Whereas Inexperienced and VanVleet have been seen entering into it earlier within the sequence, the four-time NBA champion confirmed that he revered the veteran guard after his latest feedback.
Inexperienced was requested if he was shocked on VanVleet’s improved three-point taking pictures within the playoffs.
He replied: “No, I’m not shocked one bit.
“Fred VanVleet is the explanation we misplaced to Toronto within the Finals, so we all know what he’s able to, not shocked in any respect.”
VanVleet has been a pacesetter even earlier than he made the transfer to the Rockets.
After Kyle Lowry left the crew, it was VanVleet who led the Toronto Raptors earlier than ultimately as a free agent.
The Rockets have one of the thrilling younger groups, however it’s the presence of VanVleet that makes them a harmful facet.
VanVleet additionally just lately got here out in help of his fellow teammate Inexperienced, who has not delivered vastly within the sequence.
Heading into Sport 7 in opposition to the Warriors, the Rockets should deliver their greatest.
VanVleet should proceed firing and Inexperienced can even be hoping his run of disappointments ends and the Rockets shock a number of by popping out victorious, thereby clinching the sequence.
