Ruling champions Golden State Warriors are on the very edge of passing up a major opportunity for the NBA Finals following a 98-94 overcome by the Houston Rockets.

The Rockets, who drove the league with 65 regular season wins from 82 matches, now have a 3-2 lead in the best-of-seven Western Conference finals.

Nonetheless, in spite of losing, Warriors mentor Steve Kerr stated: ” I feel great about where we are right now. That may sound insane, however I feel it. I realize what I’m seeing out there.”

The Rockets have not achieved the Finals since they oversaw it on successive occasions in 1994 and 1995.

James Harden, their key player, stated: “For us nothing changes. We take it game by game, position by position, try to compete our butts off and give ourselves the best chance.”

Golden State host match six on Saturday.

The winner of the series will confront either the Cleveland Cavaliers or Boston Celtics in the NBA Finals beginning on 31 May. The Celtics as of now lead the Cavaliers 3-2 in the Eastern Conference finals.

The Cavs and the Warriors have met in every one of the three past NBA Finals, with Golden State winning twice.