The Golden State Warriors and Houston Rockets are going head-to-head in the first round of the 2025 NBA playoffs. It's an intriguing matchup featuring proven playoff veterans for Golden State and a talented young core for Houston.

SAN FRANCISCO – Facing the league’s most physical and handsy defense without his fearless co-star, the Warriors asked 37-year-old Steph Curry to put the offense on his shoulders in the third game of Golden State’s Western Conference playoff series with the Houston Rockets.

Jimmy Butler, who missed Game 3 with a pelvic/glute bruise, is officially listed as questionable heading into Game 4 against the Houston Rockets. Butler’s absence was noticeable over the weekend, even though Steph Curry put on a show and the Warriors grabbed a crucial 104-93 win at home.