Steven Adams was the Houston Rockets’ x-factor during their 115-107 Game 6 win over the Golden State Warriors.
The New Zealand international came off the bench and dropped 17 points, five rebounds, and three blocks on a perfect 4-for-4 shooting from the field and 9-for-16 from the free throw line.
According to Opta Stats, Adams became the first player in NBA history to shoot perfectly from the field, attempt at least 15 free throws, block at least three shots, and record zero turnovers in any game.
Adams has been a huge positive in this series, as the Houston Rockets are +53 during his minutes. The Golden State Warriors have been having a hard time dealing with his interior presence and toughness.
Houston Rockets News: Fred VanVleet details Steven Adams’ impact on the team
After missing the entire 2023-24 season due to a knee injury, Steven Adams is back with a bang with the Houston Rockets. Despite his limited skill set, he has drawn praise from his teammates for his basketball IQ and physicality.
“He’s the ultimate man. He’s just an enforcer down there. He’s like a big caveman in this era of small basketball. An old big just roughing everybody up,” Fred VanVleet said in his postgame interview with SportsCenter’s Scott Van Pelt.
“He’s impacted us on another level, a historical level, honestly. Made his free throws tonight. We’re gonna play him until he dies out there,” he added.
