Overall, the Warriors were called for 150 fouls and the Rockets for 124. Nevertheless, Buddy Hield's performance in Game 7 sent the Warriors to the semifinals and left the Rockets watching the remainder of the playoffs at home. Warriors forward Draymond Green didn't mince words when he replied to Şengün's remarks.

That’s a tough thing to say after you lose,” Draymond Green said after Sengun’s interview. “You have to win to (say) stuff like that. Hold that L.”

Back in the first round of the playoffs, the Golden State Warriors beat the second-seeded Houston Rockets in seven games. With the two teams going to war in a physical battle, the Warriors’ postseason experience likely played a key role in the outcome.