Warriors Take Game 1 Over Rockets in Playoffs

The Golden State Warriors defeated the Houston Rockets 95-85 in Game 1 of their first-round NBA playoff series, taking a 1-0 lead. Stephen Curry led the Warriors with 31 points, while Jimmy Butler contributed 25 points, seven rebounds, and six assists, with the two stars combining for 56 points. Golden State relied on experience and clutch playmaking to hold off a late Houston rally, highlighted by Curry's long-range shooting and Butler's late-game dunk. Alperen Şengün paced the Rockets with 26 points, but Houston struggled offensively, shooting 39.1% from the field and 20.7% from three-point range, and committed 17 turnovers. Despite outrebounding the Warriors 52–36, Houston's young roster could not overcome their late-game execution issues. Game 2 is scheduled for April 23 as the Rockets look to even the series.