HOUSTON – The Houston Rockets came up short Monday night against the Golden State Warriors, 101-92 in Game 7 of the Western Conference finals, and Houstonians everywhere turned to social media to react to the loss.
Reactions were mixed, but generally optimistic about the team's future.
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner:
So close and yet so far away. Proud of the Houston Rockets and so very proud of Houston fans. This was a terrific season and we shall return but allow me to say tonight-it does hurt. st
— Sylvester Turner (@SylvesterTurner) May 29, 2018
Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo:
Although the season didn’t end the way we wanted it to, @HoustonRockets gave our city a lot to cheer about this year. Here’s to a great season. Best is yet to come. #RunaAsOne 🚀🚀 https://t.co/jE5mTgmRSP
— Chief Art Acevedo (@ArtAcevedo) May 29, 2018
Yao Ming:
Congratulations to the Rockets on an excellent season. This is a great team with a bright future. Houston should be proud. 🚀
— Yao Ming (@YaoMing) May 29, 2018
Houston Rockets:
Rockets Coach Mike D’Antoni:
James Harden:
KPRC2's Cathy Hernandez:
WAHHH! Just when I thought I was starting to recover from the #Rockets loss... 😩😩😩 #RunAsOne #kprc2 @KPRC2 @KPRC2Rachel @KPRC2Owen pic.twitter.com/Q4bglyJCXw
— KPRC Cathy Hernandez (@KPRC2Cathy) May 29, 2018
Tilman Fertitta:
Rockets Owner Tilman Fertitta talks about offseason focusRockets owner Tilman Fertitta after Rockets lost Game 7 KPRC2 / Click2Houston Randy McIlvoy
Posted by KPRC2 Randy McIlvoy on Monday, May 28, 2018
Gerald Green:
Rockets Gerald Green post game.Gerald Green talks after Rockets loss. very diappointed but Gerlald played a nice role with the team. was on the couch then signed and contributed. KPRC2 / Click2Houston Randy McIlvoy
Posted by KPRC2 Randy McIlvoy on Tuesday, May 29, 2018