HOUSTON — After snatching game 1, Stephen Curry and the seventh-seeded Golden State Warriors face the second-seeded Houston Rockets in Game 2 of the Western Conference quarterfinals today – Wednesday, April 23 – at the Toyota Center. Fans will have plenty of options to watch as the game will broadcast live on TNT, truTV, NBC Sports Bay Area and Space City Home Network, with tip-off at 9:30 p.m. Eastern (8:30 p.m. Central)
How do I watch Warriors vs. Rockets game for free today?
Fans who’ve cut the cord on cable can stream the game on FuboTV (free trial and $30 off first month), DirecTV Stream (free trial) or Sling (promotional offers).
Streaming serviceMonthly PriceFree trial LengthDiscountDirecTV Stream$74.99Yes5-dayNoFuboTV$84.99Yes5-day$30 off first monthSling$45.99NoN/AHalf off first month
Steve Kerr’s seasoned Warriors live for this time of the year. Golden State outlasted Houston in a rugged 95-85 affair that felt more like the 90’s basketball era in the Association.
Stephen Curry chimed in for 31 points, six rebounds and three assists. Jimmy Butler III, making his first playoff appearance as a Warrior, added 25 points, seven rebounds and six assists in the offensive-challenging affair.
Golden State has won four of the last six meeting between the two teams. The Warriors have also won all for previous postseason series against the Rockets.
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Ime Udoka’s Rockets are climbing a steep hill, and it won’t be any easier if they head to The Bay down 0-2 in the series. The offense was lethargic, but the blueprint was there. They just need to produce more firepower.
Alperen Sengun posted a strong outing with 26 points and nine rebounds. Dillon Brooks and Fred VanVleet combined for 21 points.
Houston will have a major problem if they cannot muster a split. In 201 NBA first round series outcomes, 93.5% win when going up 2-0. Only 4.5% of teams have outlasted a 3-1 deficit in 301 outcomes. These statistics make today’s game an essential must-win scenario for Space City.
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What are the latest odds for Warriors vs. Rockets Game 2?
Moneyline: GS (+136), HOU: (-162)
Spread: GS: (+3.5), HOU: (-3.5)
Over/Under: 203.5
Here’s more information on how to watch Golden State Warriors vs Houston Rockets in the NBA Playoffs:
- Who: NBA Playoffs West Quarterfinal Game 2: Golden State Warriors vs. Houston Rockets
- When: Wednesday, April 23, 2025
- Time: 9:30 p.m. Eastern (8:30 p.m. Central)
- Where: Toyota Center | Houston, Texas
- Channel: TNT, truTV, NBC Sports Bay Area, Space City Home Network
- Best streaming options: FuboTV (free trial and $30 off first month), DirecTV Stream (free trial) or Sling (promotional offers)
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