Warriors and Rockets play Game 5 Thursday on KPUG

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Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant (35) dribbles against Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) during the second half of Game 3 of the NBA basketball Western Conference Finals in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, May 20, 2018. Photo: Associated Press/Marcio Jose Sanchez

You can hear Game 5 of the NBA’s Western Conference Finals Thursday night on KPUG. The Golden State Warriors and Houston Rockets are tied and two wins apiece.

Coverage from Houston begins with a 5:00 pre-game show and 6:00 tip-off on KPUG 1170 The Sports Leader.

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