In a thrilling Game 4 showdown on April 28, 2025, the Golden State Warriors outlasted the Houston Rockets 109-106 at Chase Center, securing a commanding 3-1 lead in their first-round NBA playoff series. With Jimmy Butler sidelined by a pelvic contusion, Stephen Curry and Buddy Hield delivered in the clutch to propel the Warriors to victory in front of a roaring San Francisco crowd.
The game was a back-and-forth affair:
- Houston jumped to a 34-22 lead in the second quarter, but Golden State clawed back, trailing 54-50 at halftime.
- The Warriors surged in the third, with Curry’s step-back threes sparking a 9-0 run to take an 82-78 lead.
- In the final minutes, Hield’s triple and Curry’s free throws sealed the 109-106 win, despite a furious Rockets rally.
The series has seen intense moments:
- Game 1: Warriors won 95-85, with Curry and Butler overpowering Houston’s defense.
Game 2: Rockets responded 109-94, capitalizing on Butler’s early exit.
Golden State’s veteran poise and home-court energy have Houston on the brink of elimination. The Rockets, despite their physicality and youth, struggled with late-game execution, shooting 10-of-18 from the free-throw line. With Game 5 looming in Houston, can the Warriors close it out, or will the Rockets fight back? Catch all the action on BuzzSport as this epic Western Conference clash continues
