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    Another big-game performance from Kiwi basketballer Steven Adams in the NBA playoffs today ... has been met with more typical humility

    Another big-game performance from Kiwi basketballer Steven Adams in the NBA playoffs today ... has been met with more typical humility


    His coach sang his praises after the big centre led his Houston Rockets defence, in today's clutch 115 to 107 road win over the Golden State Warriors.

    That's forced a Game Seven decider in the first-round series.

    But Adams, who also scored 17 points, was puzzled when questioned by media afterwards over his big part in proceedings.



    Game Seven's back in Houston on Monday afternoon.

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