Wed Apr 30 23:00:00 UTC 2025: ## Rockets Face Elimination Against Warriors in Crucial Game 5
**Houston, TX** – The Houston Rockets face a must-win situation as they host the Golden State Warriors in Game 5 of their first-round NBA playoff series on Wednesday. Down 3-1 in the series after losing Game 4, 109-106, the Rockets are fighting to avoid elimination. Despite boasting a strong 29-12 home record during the regular season, they’ll need to overcome a Warriors team with a 24-17 road record.
Golden State’s victory in Game 4 saw strong performances from Jimmy Butler (27 points) and Brandin Podziemski (26 points). The Rockets, however, counter with key players like Stephen Curry (series-leading 26 points and 6 assists), Fred VanVleet (14.8 points and a team-high 4.5 assists), and Alperen Sengun (team-leading 22.2 points, 11.5 rebounds, and 1.8 steals).
Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET at Toyota Center. Despite their home-court advantage, the Rockets are only 4-point favorites according to DraftKings Sportsbook, a shift from their initial 2.5-point advantage. The over/under for total points is set at 204.5.
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