The Dubs haven’t lost a first-round playoff series after taking a 3-2 lead.
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The Golden State Warriors are back at Chase Center for a crucial Game 6 against the Houston Rockets on Friday night. Houston survived an elimination with a 131-116 victory over Golden State and they are one win away to force Game 7 in the first-round playoff series. Steph Curry and Co. would look to wrap up the series to enter the conference semifinals.
The Rockets have dropped only one first-round playoff series in the last five attempts, and the only loss came against the Warriors in 2016 when Steph Curry went on to win the NBA championship. The previous game was a dominant show from the Rockets, and three starters highlighted 20-point performances in Game 5.
After conceding a heavy lead, Steve Kerr called Curry, Butler and Green to the bench to keep them fresh for a home game. Their bench players stepped up, and three of them scored in double figures, including Moses Moody’s team-high 25 points. The Dubs haven’t lost a first-round playoff series after taking a 3-2 lead, and they would look to extend this run on Friday in front of the home crowd.
Warriors vs. Rockets Injury Report
Time:Â Friday, May 02, 2025 | 9:00 pm ET
Venue:Â Chase Center, San Francisco
Local TV:Â TNT, Tru TV, Max |Â Live Stream:Â Fubo, NBA League PassÂ
Golden State Warriors Injury Report
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Jimmy Butler- Probable- Left Pelvic Contusion
The Warriors will have a clean injury report for Friday’s home matchup. Jimmy Butler is off the injury report after missing out on Game 3 due to a left pelvic contusion.
Jonathan Kuminga’s status has been upgraded after missing the previous game due to illness. The young forward is available for the potential series-clinching playoff game against the Rockets.
Jonathan Kuminga had a migraine yesterday, feeling better today, per Kerr. He will be available for Game 6.
— Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater) May 1, 2025
Houston Rockets Injury Report Â
Jae’Sean Tate- Out- Right Ankle Impingement
Jock Landale- Out-Right Knee Contusion
The Rockets have listed two players on the injury report. Jock Landale (Right Knee Contusion) is back on the injury report and will be out from Friday’s matchup. Jae’Sean Tate has also been ruled out with a right ankle impingement.Â
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