Warriors vs. Rockets in 2025 NBA playoffs: Schedule, dates, series odds
The 2025 NBA Playoffs is here and the matchups are set. The No. 2 seed Houston Rockets will face the No. 7 seed Golden State Warriors in a best-of-seven first-round series in the Western Conference.
The Warriors' path to the playoffs was not an easy one. They had to face the Memphis Grizzlies in a high-stakes Play-In Tournament game, which they won 121-116. Jimmy Butler's stellar performance, scoring 38 points, grabbing seven rebounds, and providing six assists, was instrumental in this victory. Stephen Curry's 37 points also played a significant role in the Warriors' journey to the playoffs.
The No. 2-seeded Rockets had an impressive 2023-24 regular season with a record of 52-30. The Rockets are led by the talented young scorer Jalen Green, averaging 21 points per game. Throughout the season, Amen Thompson, a strong contender for the Defensive Player of the Year, has also shined for the Rockets and has averaged 14.1 points, 8.2 rebounds, and 3.8 assists per game. Additionally, Alperen Sengun contributes significantly to Houston's success with an average of 19.1 points and 10.3 rebounds per game.
Here is the schedule, and series odds for the Warriors vs. Rockets in the first round of the 2025 NBA Playoffs.
Warriors vs. Rockets: NBA playoffs odds
The Warriors are favored to defeat the Rockets in the NBA playoffs first round, per BetMGM odds (as of Friday evening, April 18):
- Series winner: Warriors (-165), Rockets (+140)
- Game 1 spread: Rockets (-1.5)
- Game 1 Moneyline: Rockets (-120); Warriors (+100)
- Game 1 Over/Under: 213.5
Warriors vs. Rockets: NBA playoffs schedule, how to watch, time, TV channel, streaming
The first-round NBA playoff series between the Golden State Warriors and Houston Rockets will begin Sunday, April 20, continuing through at least Sunday, May 4.
ABC, ESPN, and TNT will each carry at least one game of the series, while details for games five through seven (should they be necessary) have yet to be announced. Cord-cutting fans can stream the action on Sling for games on TNT and Fubo for those on ABC. Fubo is offering a free trial for new subscribers.
All times Eastern.
- Game 1: Warriors at Rockets | Sunday, April 20 | 9:30 p.m | TNT, Sling TV
- Game 2: Warriors at Rockets | Wednesday, April 23 | 9:30 p.m | TNT, Sling TV
- Game 3: Rockets at Warriors | Saturday, April 26 | 8:30 p.m. | ABC, Fubo
- Game 4: Rockets at Warriors | Monday, April 28 | 10 p.m. | TNT, Sling TV
- Game 5: Warriors at Rockets | Wednesday, April 30 | time/broadcast TBD*
- Game 6: Rockets at Warriors | Friday, May 2 | time/broadcast TBD*
- Game 7: Warriors at Rockets | Sunday, May 4 | time/broadcast TBD*
Watch Warriors vs. Rockets Game 1 on Sling TV