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Rockets vs Warriors Injury Report: Houston’s Depth Tested as Warriors Eye 2–0 Lead

Image Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

Houston Rockets host Golden State Warriors in the second game of the 2025 NBA Playoffs. The first game gave a story of how experience overpowers youthful adrenaline and energy. The Warriors gained a massive advantage into the first round series after the Sunday win over the Rockets.

The hosts had an unusual day at the office with their beyond-the-arc play. They were lagging behind from the three-point line at the get-go. The Golden State Warriors capitalized on every opportunity and accurately made shots. The number of turnovers is what killed the Rockets’ chances in the game.

The Warriors kept building a healthy lead, and they were ahead by 26 points before halftime. Houston Rockets made a concrete plan to take less three pointers and focus more on their strength that is driving to the paint. Alperen Sengun led the charge in the second half, wherein the Rockets cut the deficit to single digits.

Rockets players shot 4/16 (25%) from the field when guarded by Stephen Curry in Game 1.

This is the lowest mark for any defender so far in the Playoffs (min. 15 DFGA). pic.twitter.com/OULoCYY6J3
— WarriorsMuse (@WarriorsMuse) April 21, 2025

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The Golden State Warriors used their experience to close out the game without major panic. Despite the offense going bleak, Jimmy Butler, Steph Curry, and Moises Moody made some clutch shots to win the game. While the final score read 95-85, the game felt far more one-sided until the final stretch.

Let’s now break down the Rockets vs Warriors Injury Report for the second game.

Rockets vs Warriors Injury Report

Time: Wednesday, April 23 at 9:30 PM ET
Venue: Toyota Center in Houston, Texas
TV: TNT | Live Streaming: NBA League Pass

Rockets Injury Report

Jae’Sean Tate: Out
Jock Landale: Out

Houston Rockets’ bench remains thin due to the injuries to Jae’Sean Tate and Jock Landale. Tate suffered an ankle injury during this month’s clash against the LA Clippers. While Australian international, Jock Landale remains out after suffering knee injury during Rockets’ last regular season game against Denver Nuggets. As the Rockets vs Warriors Injury Report shows, Houston’s second unit lacks depth, something Golden State will likely try to exploit.

Warriors Injury Report

Though the Rockets vs Warriors Injury Report doesn’t list any Warriors out, the drama now lies in Steve Kerr’s lineup decisions. The talking point remains if Jonathan Kuminga will get to play any minutes in the game. According to reports, Steve Kerr has lost trust in Kuminga and the Olympic gold medalist coach may not favor playing the 22-year-old. However, with Buddy Hield consistently underperforming and Butler needing some off minutes, Kerr’s decision to freeze Kuminga may backfire as well.