Both teams have previously met in Game 7 in 2018's conference finals and the Warriors had the last laugh.
The Golden State Warriors and the Houston Rockets will arrive at Toyota Center for the highly anticipated first-round clash in the Western Conference. After taking a commanding 3-1 lead, the Dubs have dropped consecutive matchups to find themselves under pressure on Sunday night. The Rockets were all over the Warriors in Game 6 and forced the finale game with a 115-107 win.
The previous two games exposed the Warriors’ offensive strength, which relied on Curry, Green and Butler. The trio combined to shoot 19-of-46 from the floor and 8-for-26 from 3-point range. In Game 5, Steve Kerr didn’t use them in the fourth quarter to avoid fatigue, but it couldn’t help them in the next game. The Warriors have gone 3-2 in Game 7 in their playoff history and all three wins came in last three attempts.
On the other hand, it’s a golden chance for the Rockets to make this season even better. They qualified for the playoffs for the first time since 2020 and finished second in the West. It would be a fascinating story for them if they win the series after going 3-1 down. Out of six attempts, Houston managed to win Game 7 only twice. Both teams have previously met in Game 7 in 2018’s conference finals and the Warriors had the last laugh.
Time: Sunday, May 04, 2025 | 8:30 pm ET
Venue: Toyota Center, Houston, TX
Local TV: TNT, Tru TV, Max | Live Stream: Fubo, NBA League Pass
The Rockets will have the same injury report for Sunday’s winner-take-all game. Jock Landale (Right Knee Contusion) has been listed out on the injury report.
Jae’Sean Tate remains sidelined with a right ankle impingement.
Rockets-Warriors Game 7: No changes to the injury reports for either team.
— Danielle Lerner (@danielle_lerner) May 3, 2025
Jock Landale and Jae’Sean Tate remain out for Houston. Golden State has everyone available.
The Warriors will have a clean injury report for Game 7. Jimmy Butler is fully fit after an injury sustained during Game 3. Jonathan Kuminga’s status has also been upgraded after missing Game 5, and he will be part of the roster on Sunday.
Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images
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wnba A native of Jaipur, Rajasthan, journalist, and a complete soccer and basketball fan, he found the huge interest with basketball by watching videos of Allen Iverson and Tony Parker, but fell head over heels in love with the sport during the Warriors’ championship era (2015-2018). A sports game addict since his late PS1, he’s also passionate about the Eagles, Inter Miami and the Fever. He’s fortunate to have seen all his favorite teams win championships. He also has a special love for cricket and football (soccer), where he is a fan of Royal Challengers Bangalore and Barcelona.
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