Warriors Advance to NBA Finals

The Golden State Warriors advanced to the NBA finals for the first time since 1975, after defeating the Houston Rockets in game five of the Western Conference Finals on Wednesday night. The Warriors will face off against the Cleveland Cavaliers in a best-of-seven series that starts June 4.

• More: Warriors close out Rockets, head to NBA Finals (SF Chronicle)
• More: Barnes delivers big 4th quarter when needed most (SF Chronicle)