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Warriors Look to Close Out Rockets in Game 6 at Chase Center

Golden State's veteran core is fully cleared to play, while Houston's Jock Landale is ruled out as the Warriors aim to secure a second-round berth.

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Houston Rockets’ Fred VanVleet (5) and Houston Rockets’ Alperen Sengun (28) double team Golden State Warriors’ Stephen Curry (30) in the third quarter of their NBA game at Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif., on Sunday, April 6, 2025. The Houston Rockets defeated the Golden State Warriors 106-96. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group)
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Overview

  • The Warriors lead the first-round playoff series 3-2 and can eliminate the Rockets with a Game 6 win at home Friday night.
  • Golden State's injury report is clear, with Stephen Curry, Jimmy Butler, and Draymond Green all available despite lingering issues earlier in the series.
  • Backup center Jock Landale has been ruled out for Houston due to a knee injury, reducing their frontcourt depth in a physical series.
  • Head coach Steve Kerr emphasized key adjustments for Game 6, including avoiding foul trouble, increasing free-throw attempts, and targeting matchups effectively.
  • The Warriors' experience in elimination scenarios, combined with home-court advantage at Chase Center, positions them strongly to advance to face the Timberwolves in the second round.