The quest for championship glory begins this weekend.
Some of the NBA’s best will take the court to kick off the 2025 NBA Playoffs. Among the first-round matchups slated to take place this weekend is Warriors vs. Rockets.
Seeded seventh in the Western Conference, Golden State enters the 2025 NBA Playoffs after defeating the Grizzlies, 121-116, in a 2025 NBA Play-In game. During the game, four players scored in double digits, with Jimmy Butler leading all scorers with 38 points.
Opposite Golden State is No. 2-seeded Houston, which enters the playoffs with hopes of a deep run, ending the regular season on a three-game losing streak. Golden State has also not been a favorable matchup for Houston in recent playoff history, having been eliminated by the Warriors four times in the last 10 years.
Here’s what you need to know about the matchup between the Warriors and Rockets, including broadcast information and start time.
Warriors vs. Rockets schedule
| Date | Game | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 20 | Game 1 at Houston | 9:30 p.m. | TNT, Sling |
| April 23 | Game 2 at Houston | 9:30 p.m. | TNT, Sling |
| April 26 | Game 3 at Golden State | 8:30 p.m. | ABC, Sling |
| April 28 | Game 4 at Golden State | 10 p.m. | TNT, Sling |
| April 30 | Game 5* at Houston | TBA | TBA, Sling |
| May 2 | Game 6* at Golden State | TBA | TBA, Sling |
| May 4 | Game 7* at Houston | TBA | TBA, Sling |
* If necessary
How to watch Warriors vs. Rockets: TV channel, live stream
- TV channel: ABC | TNT
- Live stream: Sling
Warriors vs. Rockets will air on a couple channels. Games 1, 2 and 4 will air on TNT, while Game 3 will air on ABC. Channel designations for the last three games of the series will be announced if needed.
Fans looking to stream Warriors vs. Rockets can watch live on Sling, which will carry every NBA playoff game in 2025.
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Warriors vs. Rockets radio station
Fans can listen to every game of the Warriors vs. Rockets series live on SiriusXM.
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NBA Playoffs schedule, key dates for 2025
Here are the key dates to know for the NBA Playoffs and offseason. Some series start dates could move up depending on when previous series end.
| Event | Dates |
|---|---|
| Play-In Tournament | April 15-18 |
| First round begins | April 19 |
| Conference semifinals begin | May 5-6 |
| NBA Draft Lottery | May 12 |
| Western Conference finals begin | May 20 |
| Eastern Conference finals begin | May 21 |
| NBA Finals begin | June 5 |
| NBA Finals Game 7 (if necessary) | June 22 |
| NBA Draft in Brooklyn | June 25-26 |
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