The Houston Rockets delivered a decisive 131-116 rout of the Golden State Warriors in Game 5 on April 30, 2025, at Toyota Center, cutting the Warriors’ series lead to 3-2 in the first round of the 2025 NBA Playoffs. The Rockets, facing elimination, erupted offensively and maintained relentless pressure to secure a critical win and force Game 6.
Fred VanVleet led Houston with 28 points, including 5 three-pointers, while Amen Thompson shone with 26 points, 7 rebounds, 4 steals, and 3 blocks. Dillon Brooks added 25 points, and Alperen Sengun nearly notched a triple-double with 16 points, 10 rebounds, and 8 assists. For the Warriors, Jimmy Butler paced the team with 29 points, and Brandin Podziemski scored 24, but Stephen Curry managed only 18 points, stifled by Houston’s aggressive defense.
The Rockets dominated early, shooting 62% from the field and 58% from three in the first half, building a 28-point lead. Golden State rallied to within 12 points in the fourth quarter, but Houston’s 24 offensive rebounds and 26 second-chance points, fueled by Thompson and Steven Adams, sealed the deal. A heated moment saw Draymond Green and Amen Thompson exchange words, adding fuel to the series’ intensity.
Game 6 is set for Friday, May 2, 2025, at Chase Center, where the Warriors look to advance to the Western Conference semifinals, while the Rockets aim to keep their season alive. Can Houston pull off another upset, or will Golden State close it out at home? Don’t miss the action!
