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Rockets and Warriors Face Off in Pivotal Game 3 With Series Tied 1-1

Key injuries and historical trends highlight the significance of Saturday’s matchup at the Chase Center.

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Jimmy Butler III #10 of the Golden State Warriors is fouled by Amen Thompson #1 of the Houston Rockets in the first half in Game Two of the Western Conference First Round NBA Playoffs at Toyota Center on April 23, 2025 in Houston, Texas.

Overview

  • Game 3 of the first-round NBA playoff series between the Houston Rockets and Golden State Warriors takes place Saturday, April 26, 2025, at the Chase Center in San Francisco.
  • The series is tied at 1-1, with historical data showing Game 3 winners in such scenarios go on to win the series 74.2% of the time.
  • Warriors star Jimmy Butler is questionable due to a pelvic contusion suffered in Game 2, while Gary Payton II’s availability is uncertain with a right shoulder strain.
  • The Rockets remain without Jae’Sean Tate and Jock Landale, while Warriors guard Brandin Podziemski has been cleared to play after recovering from a stomach illness.
  • The game will air on ABC at 8:30 p.m. ET and can be streamed via the ESPN app with authentication, reflecting significant national broadcast interest.