Houston Rockets Vs Golden State Warriors Match Player Stats

June 23, 2025 By Johan Curtis No Comments 4 minutes

In the Western Conference first round of the 2025 NBA Playoffs, the #2-seed Houston Rockets—a young, dynamic team fresh off a 52-win season and their first postseason since 2020—faced off against the seasoned #7-seed Golden State Warriors, a staple of playoff success with a history of triumphs over Houston warriors. Over seven intense games, youthful exuberance met playoff poise in this compelling series.

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Game-by-Game Highlights & Player Performances

Game 1

Result: Warriors win 95–85 on the road.
Standouts: Steph Curry ignited with 31 points; Alperen Şengün dropped 26 and 9 boards despite the loss.

Game 2

Score: Rockets even series with 109–94 victory.
Breakouts: Jalen Green exploded for 38 points (8 threes). Şengün posted a 17-16-7 triple stat line; Tari Eason added 14 off the bench.

Game 3

Finish: Warriors win 104–93.
Leaders: Curry scored 36; Hield chipped in 17 off the bench—Golden State’s depth on full display.

Game 4

Outcome: Warriors edge out 109–106 win with Jimmy Butler’s 27 pts leading the charge. Şengün responded with 31 and 10 rebounds for Houston.

Game 5

Scoreline: Rockets roar back 131–116 at home.
Heroes: VanVleet (26), Thompson (25), Brooks (24), with the Rockets shooting 55% from deep.

Game 6

Result: Houston locks in another win (115–107).
Leads: VanVleet dropped 29, Şengün secured 21 & 14—series tied, momentum with the Rockets.

Game 7

Final: Warriors clinch 103–89 to advance.

Key Stats:

- Buddy Hield: 33 pts, 9-of-11 from three — tied NBA Game 7 record and outshot the entire Rockets just from deep.
- Stephen Curry: 22 pts, 10 rebounds, 7 assists—14 points came in a signature fourth quarter.
- Jimmy Butler (20 pts, 8 rebs) and Draymond Green (16 pts, 6 rebs) provided two-way impact.

Rockets stars:

Amen Thompson (24 pts, 9 rebs), Şengün (21 pts, 14 rebs, 9-of-23 FG), VanVleet (17 pts), Jalen Green (just 8 pts) .
Team shooting woes: 40.5% FG & 33.3% 3P, while Golden State shot 47.6%/41.9%.

Game-by-Game Overview

Game	Winner	Score	Top Performer (Team)
Game 1	Warriors	95–85	Steph Curry – 31 pts (GSW)
Game 2	Rockets	109–94	Jalen Green – 38 pts, 8 3s (HOU)
Game 3	Warriors	104–93	Steph Curry – 36 pts (GSW)
Game 4	Warriors	109–106	Jimmy Butler – 27 pts (GSW)
Game 5	Rockets	131–116	Fred VanVleet – 26 pts (HOU)
Game 6	Rockets	115–107	Fred VanVleet – 29 pts, Sengun – 23 & 14 (HOU)
Game 7	Warriors	103–89	Buddy Hield – 33 pts, 9 3s (GSW)

Series-Wide Player Breakdown

Buddy Hield: 33 points in Game 7; unmatched shooting (9 threes), plus stout defense.
Stephen Curry: Averaged ~24 ppg, with elite crunch-time execution—14 fourth-quarter points in Game 7.
Jimmy Butler & Draymond Green: Consistent two-way contributors, anchoring both ends during key moments.
Alperen Şengün: Series averaged approx. 22 pts, 13 rebs; was dominant early but less efficient in Game 7.
Fred VanVleet: Sparked Rockets’ late surge with 55 pts over G5–G6, though cooled off in the finale.
Amen Thompson: Emerged as Houston’s consistent scoring force—24 pts in Game 7 signaled his rise.
Jalen Green: Scored just one double-figure game—38 in G2; otherwise inconsistent, capped at 8 in Game 7.

Series Summary: Player Averages

Player	Avg. Points	Avg. Rebounds	Avg. Assists
Stephen Curry	~24	~5	~6
Buddy Hield	~17	~3	~2
Alperen Şengün	~22	~13	~4
Fred VanVleet	~20	~4	~6
Amen Thompson	~18	~6	~4
Jimmy Butler	~21	~7	~6
Draymond Green	~12	~6	~5
Jalen Green	~11	~2	~3

Momentum Swings & Tactical Insights

Game 7 Surprise: Hield’s nine 3s created early separation; Curry’s fourth-quarter feat sealed the path.
Warriors’ Depth & Discipline: Kerr’s balanced rotations and late-game zone defense clamped down on Houston’s perimeter and limited second-chance points.
Rockets’ Youthful Surge: G5–G6 comebacks were powered by VanVleet, Thompson, Şengün, but lacked bench support in critical moments.
Shooting Disparity: Golden State’s 47.6% FG and 41.9% 3P vs. Houston’s 40.5%/33.3% across decisive Game 7 highlights the gulf.

Final Verdict & Future Implications

Rockets: Despite a breakthrough season and resilience (from 3–1 down to force G7), they fell short in execution and playoff maturity. Key young pieces (Thompson, Şengün) showed promise, yet they need scoring consistency, bench depth, and late-game composure.
Warriors: Curry, Hield, Butler, Green, and Kerr’s blueprint—underlined playoff pedigree once more. Their complete roster, depth, and clutch DNA saw them past a dangerous Rockets team. They now advance to face Minnesota, carrying momentum into Round 2.

The Final Word

This series was a compelling fuse of raw, youthful energy and seasoned, playoff wisdom. Houston proved they belong, but timing faltered when the lights shone brightest. Meanwhile, Golden State’s veterans—amplified by Hield’s Game 7 heroics and Curry’s relentless leadership—reaffirmed a championship-caliber blueprint: depth, poise, and killer instinct in crunch time. The torch has been passed, and while Houston’s foundation is promising, Golden State remains the ultimate benchmark.