Game 6 Preview: Warriors vs. Rockets - 5/2/25
Overview
- Warriors Lead Series: 3-2 in their playoff series against the Houston Rockets.
- Venue: Game 6 will take place at the Chase Center.
- Date and Time: Friday, May 2 at 6 p.m. (PST).
- Broadcast: Available on NBCSBA (local) and ESPN (national).
- Radio: 95.7 The Game, Warriors Mobile App, and Warriors Radio Network.
Previous Game (Game 5)
- Result: Warriors lost 116-131 to the Rockets.
- Key Players:
- Warriors: Stephen Curry scored 13 points with a 4-for-12 FG. Jimmy Butler III scored 8 points on 2-for-10 shooting. Combined, they scored 21 points on 6-for-22 shooting.
- Rockets: Fred VanVleet scored 26 points on 8-for-13 shooting, with all five Rockets' starters scoring in double figures.
- Highlights: Warriors trailed by as many as 30 points during the game.
Team Performance
Golden State Warriors
- Games Played: 5
- Field Goals Made/Attempted: 37.4/87
- Rebounds: 39.4
- Assists: 24
- Points: 103.6 per game
Houston Rockets
- Games Played: 5
- Field Goals Made/Attempted: 37.6/82.8
- Rebounds: 46
- Assists: 20
- Points: 104.8 per game
Starting Lineups
- Warriors: Stephen Curry, Brandin Podziemski, Buddy Hield, Jimmy Butler III, Draymond Green
- Rockets: Fred VanVleet, Jalen Green, Amen Thompson, Dillion Brooks, Alperen Sengun
Uniforms
- Both teams will wear their Icon Edition uniforms.
Injury & Roster Notes
- Status: To be determined (TBD) for both teams.
Houston Scouting Report
- The Rockets delivered an impressive performance in Game 5 with robust offensive play, leading by as much as 30 points. All five starters scored in double figures, marking their best offensive game of the series.
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Related Articles and Content
- Game previews and recaps available on Warriors official site.
- Notable mentions include Jimmy Butler III's clutch performance in Game 4.
These notes serve as a comprehensive summary of the upcoming Game 6 in the Warriors vs. Rockets playoff series, capturing team performance, key players, and game logistics.