Overview

• The Houston Rockets return to the playoffs as the No. 2 seed after a four-year absence, finishing the regular season with a 52-30 record.
• The Golden State Warriors, seeded No. 7, secured their playoff spot by defeating the Memphis Grizzlies in the NBA Play-In Tournament.
• Game 1 of the first-round series tips off at 9:30 PM ET at the Toyota Center in Houston, with national broadcasts on TNT and truTV and local coverage on Space City Home Network.
• Streaming options include Max, Sling, FuboTV, and DirecTV Stream, while radio broadcasts are available on 740 AM and 93.3 FM in Houston.
• Commentary teams feature Kevin Harlan, Reggie Miller, and Allie LaForce on TNT, with Craig Ackerman, Ryan Hollins, and Vanessa Richardson covering the game locally.