The 2024/25 NBA playoffs staged another focus game. The Houston Rockets, playing at home, defeated the Golden State Warriors 131-116 with goals contributed by VanVleet, Armen Thompson and Dillon Brooks.

At the beginning of the first quarter, the scores of both teams were directly alternating, and Bodemsky and Draymond Green scored three-pointers in succession, helping the Golden State Warriors to overtake. However, Dillon Brooks scored consecutive goals, and Jalen Green scored a three-pointer, which put the Houston Rockets in a competitive state. Although the Warriors fought back actively, VanVleet later scored 14 points, helping the Houston Rockets lead their opponents 40-24.

In the second quarter, Jabari Smith Jr., Alperen Shinjing and Amen Thompson scored consecutively to help the Houston Rockets maintain a double-digit lead, and Tari Eason also scored a 3-pointer for the Houston Rockets. Afterwards, the Golden State Warriors counterattacked after adjusting their state. Stephen Curry scored a 3-pointer in a difficult situation to help the Golden State Warriors regain some confidence, and then contributed 8 points, but the Golden State Warriors still continued to lag behind the Houston Rockets 49-76 in this quarter.

In the third quarter, the Golden State Warriors, who were lagging behind, continued to fight back. Draymond Green assisted Bozemski to make a 3-pointer. Then the Houston Rockets launched a strong attack again and successfully maintained a double-digit lead. Although the Golden State Warriors tried to narrow the gap in the following time, they still lagged behind the Houston Rockets by 27 points with 80 to 107.

In the fourth quarter, the Houston Rockets suddenly lost their touch, and Moses Moody took the opportunity to make a 3-pointer to restore the morale of the Golden State Warriors, while Kevin Knox scored 10 points for the Houston Rockets. Afterwards, the Houston Rockets immediately adjusted back to their state and stabilized the situation through a wave of offense.

In the end, the Houston Rockets defeated the Golden State Warriors 131-116 at home.