Overview

• The Golden State Warriors lead the first-round series 3-2 and will host the Houston Rockets in Game 6 at Chase Center on Friday at 9 p.m. ET, broadcast on ESPN.
• Stephen Curry, Jimmy Butler, and Draymond Green are all cleared to play for Golden State, while Houston will be without Jock Landale and Jae'Sean Tate due to injuries.
• The Rockets avoided elimination with a dominant 131-116 victory in Game 5, led by Fred VanVleet’s 26 points and Amen Thompson’s all-around performance, including 25 points and 5 steals.
• The Warriors, known for their playoff experience and home-court strength, are favored by 5.5 points, with Curry expected to bounce back after a quiet Game 5.
• If Golden State wins, they will advance to face the Minnesota Timberwolves in the Western Conference semifinals; a Rockets victory would force a Game 7 in Houston on Sunday.