Game Overview
- Matchup: Golden State Warriors vs. Houston Rockets
- Round: Western Conference First Round (Game 7)
- Date: Sunday, May 4, 2025
- Location: Toyota Center, Houston, TX
- Broadcast: TNT
- Tip-off Time: 8:30 PM ET
Team Breakdown
Golden State Warriors (No. 7 Seed)
- Regular Season Record: 45-37
- First-Round Performance: Lead series 3-3
- Key Strengths: Playoff experience, elite shooting, defensive versatility
- Key Players:
- Stephen Curry – The heart of the Warriors, averaging 22.5 PPG in the playoffs
- Jimmy Butler – Veteran presence, averaging 17.5 PPG, shooting 50.4%
- Draymond Green – Defensive anchor, key playmaker
- Moses Moody – Emerging scorer, led Game 6 with 25 points
- Gary Payton II – Defensive specialist, strong perimeter presence
Houston Rockets (No. 2 Seed)
- Regular Season Record: 54-28
- First-Round Performance: Forced Game 7 with a Game 6 win (131-116)
- Key Strengths: Young core, fast-paced offense, strong rebounding
- Key Players:
- Fred VanVleet – Veteran leader, averaging 26 PPG in last two games
- Jalen Green – Explosive scorer, key perimeter threat
- Alperen Sengun – Dominant big man, averaging 17 PPG, 16 RPG
- Amen Thompson – Rising star, strong defensive presence
- Dillon Brooks – Tough defender, capable shooter
Key Matchups
- Stephen Curry vs. Jalen Green – A battle between an established superstar and a rising star.
- Jimmy Butler vs. Fred VanVleet – Two veteran leaders looking to control the game.
- Draymond Green vs. Alperen Sengun – A clash of defensive intensity and rebounding dominance.
- Moses Moody vs. Houston’s perimeter defense – Moody’s scoring ability will test Houston’s defensive schemes.
Game Odds
Golden State Warriors 202.5
Houston Rockets – 2.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Saturday, May 3, 2025
