Fred VanVleet combined for 55 points in the last two games to lead the Houston Rockets back from a 3-1 deficit and force a deciding Game 7 against the Golden State Warriors in their first-round playoff series.

Fred VanVleet had 29 points, eight assists and eight rebounds, Alperen Sengun contributed 21 points and 14 rebounds, and the Rockets kept their season alive by beating the Warriors 115-107 on Friday night and forcing a deciding Game 7.

SAN FRANCISCO - Highly regarded as he is for his nine seasons of NBA experience and exceptional court vision, Fred VanVleet cannot predict the future. The point guard didn't have a crystal ball when he signed a free-agent contract with the Rockets in the summer of 2023;