The Golden State Warriors and Houston Rockets are going head-to-head in the first round of the 2025 NBA playoffs. It's an intriguing matchup featuring proven playoff veterans for Golden State and a talented young core for Houston.

Rockets feature Jimmy Butler, Fred VanVleet, Draymond Green, Alperen Sengun, and Jalen Green with sharp trends.

It’s Wednesday, April 30, and the Golden State Warriors (48-34) and Houston Rockets (52-30) are all set to square off from Toyota Center in Houston. The Rockets find themselves in a 3-1 series deficit. They will look to make the series 3-2 when they head back to California.