On April 20, 2025, the Golden State Warriors secured a 9585 victory against the Houston Rockets in Game 1 of their Western Conference firstround playoff series. Stephen Curry led the team with 31 points, shooting 12of19 from the field and making five threepointers. Jimmy Butler III contributed 25 points, seven rebounds, and six assists in his playoff debut with the Warriors. citeturn0news14
The Warriors built a 23point lead, but the Rockets narrowed the gap to three points in the fourth quarter. Golden State capitalized on Houstons 17 turnovers, converting them into 25 points. Alperen Sengun led the Rockets with 26 points and nine rebounds, but the team struggled offensively, shooting 39.1 from the field. citeturn0news14
Game 2 of the series is scheduled for Wednesday, April 23, in Houston.