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After months of grueling, regular-season NBA action, some of the brightest stars and teams the NBA has to offer now enter the 2025 NBA Playoffs with hopes of hoisting the Larry O'Brien Championship Trophy come June.
The first round kicks off this weekend, and among those matchups is yet another chapter of the Warriors-Rockets rivalry.
Golden State, the No. 7 seed in the Western Conference, earned a spot in the NBA Playoffs after securing a 121-116 NBA Play-In win over the Grizzlies on Wednesday. Four Warriors scored in double digits, with Jimmy Butler leading the way with 38 points.
No. 2-seeded Houston enters the playoffs with hopes of snapping a three-game losing streak that capped its regular-season campaign. The Rockets also hope to leap over the hurdle that is Golden State, having been eliminated by the Warriors in the playoffs four times in the last 10 years.
Here's what you need to know about Sunday's matchup between the Warriors and the Rockets, including broadcast information and start time.
What channel is Warriors vs. Rockets on today?
- TV channel: TNT | truTV | Max
- Live stream: Sling
Game 1 of Warriors vs. Rockets will be available to watch on TNT, truTV and Max. Information about game announcers will be released closer to tipoff.
Fans looking to stream Warriors vs. Rockets can watch live on Sling, which will carry every NBA playoff game in 2025.
Sling is your home for playoff action. Catch NBA and NHL postseason games with a range of sports channels including TNT, TBS, truTV, ESPN, ABC and more.
What is Sling TV?
Sling TV is a popular live streaming service that offers a flexible and affordable way to watch television without a traditional cable subscription. It provides a range of channel packages, allowing users to customize their viewing experience by choosing from various genres, including sports, news, and entertainment.
One of its best qualities is the no-contract model, which gives subscribers the freedom to start and stop service as they please. Additionally, Sling TV's user-friendly interface, compatibility with multiple devices, and the option for add-ons like premium channels make it an attractive choice for those looking to streamline their viewing options.
Warriors vs. Rockets start time
- Date: Sunday, April 20
- Time: 9:30 p.m. ET
Game 1 of the NBA Playoffs series between Warriors and Rockets is set to tip off at 9:30 p.m. ET from the Toyota Center in Houston.
The two teams met five times during the 2024-25 season, with Golden State leading 3-2 in this season's head-to-head record. The Warriors also has a 12-2 advantage in the last 14 games, dating back to 2022. However, the Rockets own a 128-110 all-time series advantage.
This is Golden State's first appearance in the NBA Playoffs since the 2022-23 season. Houston will be making its first appearance in the NBA Playoffs since the 2019-20, COVID-impacted season.
Warriors vs. Rockets radio station
- Radio station: SiriusXM
Fans can listen to the Warriors vs. Rockets broadcast live on SiriusXM.
New subscribers can enjoy SiriusXM for free for four months. Listen to live NBA, NFL, MLB and NHL games, plus NASCAR, college sports and more. Stay updated with all the news and get all the analysis on multiple sport-specific channels.
NBA Playoffs schedule, key dates for 2025
Here are the key dates to know for the NBA Playoffs and offseason. Some series start dates could move up depending on when previous series end.
| Play-In Tournament | April 15-18 |
| First round begins | April 19 |
| Conference semifinals begin | May 5-6 |
| NBA Draft Lottery | May 12 |
| Western Conference finals begin | May 20 |
| Eastern Conference finals begin | May 21 |
| NBA Finals begin | June 5 |
| NBA Finals Game 7 (if necessary) | June 22 |
| NBA Draft | June 25-26 |
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