The Golden State Warriors had a chance to close out the Houston Rockets in Game 5 of their first-round playoff series on Wednesday night, but they failed to do so, with the Rockets pulling out a 131-115 victory that was not nearly as close as it appeared to be.

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With a chance to end the series and advance to the second round, the Golden State Warriors were pummeled by the Rockets 131-116 on Wednesday. Golden State will now have to face Houston in a Game 6 rather than getting the additional rest it would have received with a win.