The Golden State Warriors are ready to host the Houston Rockets to open a high-voltage NBA Game 3 on April 26, 2025, at 8:30 pm ET/5:30 pm PT. The Warriors and the Rockets are now locked 1-1 in their Western Conference first-round encounter. The Rockets won their last game 109-94 on the 24th of April.
The Warriors average 113.8 points every game on 45.1% hitting from the field, which places them in ninth place in the Western Conference with a 29-23 record.
Conversely, the Rockets have a 31-21 record against teams in the Western Conference. They only give up 109.8 points per game and restrict opponents to 45.9% shooting, which places them in sixth place in the NBA.
The Rockets' shooting percentage of 45.9% is somewhat higher than Golden State's 45.1% shooting percentage. Houston, meanwhile, shoots 45.5% from the paint, which is only 1.0% less than the opponents of the Warriors, who have a field goal percentage of 46.5% this season.
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Golden State Warriors vs Houston Rockets: Date and tip-off time
The Golden State Warriors will square off against the Houston Rockets in a thrilling NBA game on April 26, 2025, at 8:30 pm ET/5:30 pm PT at Chase Center in San Francisco, California.
Date | April 26, 2025 |
Tip-off Time | 8:30 pm ET/5:30 pm PT |
Venue | Chase Center |
Location | San Francisco, California |
How to watch Golden State Warriors vs Houston Rockets on TV & stream live online
Fans in the USA can catch all the action between the Golden State Warriors and the Houston Rockets live on:
- TV channel: ABC
- Streaming service: Fubo, SlingTV
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Golden State Warriors team news
Stephen Curry has an average of 24.5 points and 6 assists a game.
Draymond Green has been grabbing 5.5 rebounds per game, with 4.5 defensive and 1.0 offensive rebounds.
Golden State Warriors injuries
| Player | Injury | Injury status |
|---|---|---|
SF, Jimmy Butler III | Pelvis injury | Day-to-Day |
Houston Rockets team news
Jalen Green is scoring 21 points and dishing out 3.4 assists a game for the Rockets.
Alperen Sengun has scored 15.2 points on average across the past ten games.
Houston Rockets injuries
Player | Injury | Injury Status |
|---|---|---|
SF, Jae'Sean Tate | Ankle injury | Day-to-Day |
C, Jock Landale | Knee injury | Day-to-Day |
Golden State Warriors and Houston Rockets head-to-head record
This series has been fiercely contested, as shown by the Golden State Warriors and the Houston Rockets' five prior head-to-head meetings. Three of the previous five meetings have been won by the Rockets, including a resounding 109-94 triumph on the 24th of April 2025 and a 106-96 victory on the 7th of April 2025. The Warriors defeated the Rockets 105-98 on the 14th February 2025, and won a close game 95-85 on the 21st of April 2025. On the 12th of December 2024, the Rockets triumphed in a thrilling 91-90 victory as well. Both sides have experienced their share of good defensive performances in previous games, so it appears that the key to this battle will be whoever club can take control defensively. The Rockets' skill to keep Golden State's scoring to a minimum may still be a deciding factor, but the Warriors, led by Curry, will be hoping to recover and take advantage of their depth in scoring.
Date | Results |
|---|---|
Apr 24, 2025 | Rockets 109-94 Warriors |
Apr 21, 2025 | Warriors 95-85 Rockets |
Apr 07, 2025 | Rockets 106-96 Warriors |
Feb 14, 2025 | Warriors 105-98 Rockets |
Dec 12, 2024 | Rockets 91-90 Warriors |