Fred VanVleet led the Houston Rockets’ path with a stunning 29-point performance that helped them determine a 115-107 victory in Game 6 against the Golden State Warriors.
The veteran point guard has scored over 25 points in his last three games. This was a big reason behind the Houston Rockets’ comeback from a 3-1 down in the series.
Fred Vanvriet shot the ball brilliantly in Game 6, making six of the nine threes he tried out in the night.
He also grabbed eight rebounds and did many assists to bring more chaos to the warriors.
Vanvleet had to step up for the rocket as Jalen Green could not showcase his abilities.
Vanvleet’s performance helped him earn praise from Kendrick Perkins and Warriors Player’s Draymond Green.
Vanvleet has been great for Rockets since moving to the team last year.
In the team’s first postseason appearance since 2020, this is why Vanvleet is the main player and plays Game 7 from home.
The 31-year-old had a poor three-point shooting regular season, with only 34.5% over the arc.
However, he has stepped up into the playoffs, shooting the ball at 42% from the 3-point range.
We saw Green and Van Vleet come in early in the series, but the four-time NBA champions showed they respected the veteran guard after recent comments.
Green was asked if he was surprised by Vanvleet’s improvement in three-point shooting in the playoffs.
He replied: “No, I’m not a bit surprised.
“Fred Vanvriet knows what he can do because it is the reason we lost to Toronto in the final.
Vanvleet was the leader even before he moved to the rocket.
After Kyle Rory left the team, it was Van Vleet who ultimately led the Toronto Raptors as a free agent.
The Rockets have one of the most exciting young teams, but it is the presence of Vanvleet that makes them a dangerous side.
Also, Vanvleet has recently come out in favor of his fellow teammate, Green.
Heading into Game 7 with the Warriors, Rocket has to do his best.
Vanvleet has to continue shooting, and Green hopes that his disappointing run will end, and Rocket surprises several with victory, thereby winning the series.