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Warriors Aim to Clinch Series in Game 5 Against Rockets

Golden State holds a 3–1 lead heading into an unusually early 4:30 p.m. PT tipoff in Houston, with Curry and Butler cleared to play.

Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors drives to the basket against Fred VanVleet #5 of the Houston Rockets in the second half in Game Two of the Western Conference First Round NBA Playoffs at Toyota Center on April 23, 2025 in Houston, Texas.
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Jimmy Butler III #10 of the Golden State Warriors reacts against the Houston Rockets during the first quarter in Game Four of the Western Conference First Round NBA Playoffs at Chase Center on April 28, 2025 in San Francisco, California.
Jimmy Butler and the Warriors are 4-point favorites on Wednesday night in Houston as they look to close out the series on the road.

Overview

  • Game 5, scheduled for 4:30 p.m. PT at the Toyota Center in Houston, marks the earliest weekday playoff start for a West Coast team in 30 years.
  • Golden State leads the first-round series 3–1 and can advance to the Western Conference semifinals with a win over the Rockets.
  • Stephen Curry is confirmed to play despite a thumb injury, while Jimmy Butler is probable after returning from a pelvic contusion in Game 4.
  • Fans can watch the game nationally on TNT, truTV, and Max, or attend a free watch party at Thrive City in San Francisco featuring live music and a large outdoor screen.
  • If the Warriors win, they will face the winner of the Lakers-Timberwolves series in the next round.