The Houston Rockets host the Golden State Warriors in the final Game 1 of the night in the 2025 NBA Playoffs.
Houston returns to the playoffs for the first time since 2020 behind a rebuilt roster featuring Jalen Green, Alperen Şengün, and veteran guard Fred VanVleet. Head coach Ime Udoka has instilled a defensive mindset, and the Rockets closed the regular season as one of the league’s hottest teams.
Golden State enters the postseason as a lower seed but remains dangerous. Steph Curry leads the Warriors, which added Jimmy Butler midseason to bolster their two-way punch. With Draymond Green still in the mix, this veteran group knows how to win in the spring.
Houston has home-court advantage, but Golden State’s playoff experience could be the difference in a tight game.
This will be a hard-fought battle between youth and experience. Expect youth to prevail.
How to Watch Warriors vs. Rockets
The Warriors-Rockets game tips off at 9:30 PM Eastern on TNT. Streaming is available through the TNT app and major TV platforms.
Warriors vs. Rockets
Date and Time: April 20, 2025, 9:30 PM Eastern
Venue: Toyota Center, Houston, TX
TV: TNT
Streaming: TNT app and website, Hulu + Live TV, Sling, YouTube TV
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