Rockets at Warriors Game 4 Preview and Prediction April 28, 2025

Matchup: Houston Rockets (52-39) at Golden State Warriors (48-34)

Game Date: Monday, April 28, 2025

Time: 10:00 PM EST

Location: Chase Center, San Francisco, CA

TV: TNTSeries: Warriors lead 2-1

Spread: Warriors -4 Over/Under: 203.5

The Story So Far:

The Warriors have wrestled control of this series, holding a 2-1 lead after winning Game 3. The Rockets, after a strong regular season, are facing adversity and need to find answers quickly on the road. The Warriors’ defense has been a key factor, and they’ll look to continue that trend at home.

Key Matchups:

Rockets’ Backcourt vs. Warriors’ Guards: The Rockets’ guards need to elevate their game and find ways to penetrate the Warriors’ defense.
Warriors’ Offensive Flow vs. Rockets’ Defense: Can the Rockets contain the Warriors’ ball movement and limit open looks for their shooters?
Inside Game: Look for both teams to try and establish their inside presence, as rebounding and paint points will be crucial. Jock Landale (knee) is probable for the Rockets which may help their frontcourt depth.

What to Watch For:

Rockets’ Adjustments: How will the Rockets adjust their offensive and defensive strategies after losing Game 3?
Warriors’ Home Court Advantage: The Warriors are always tough at home, and they’ll be looking to feed off the energy of the Chase Center crowd.
Pace of Play: Will the Rockets try to slow the game down, or will the Warriors dictate a faster tempo?
First Bucket: Which team will get the first score of the game? The momentum from that can carry through the game

Prediction:

The Warriors are playing with confidence and have the home-court advantage. Their defense has been solid, and they seem to have found a rhythm offensively. The Rockets are a talented team, but they need to show more resilience and find ways to score efficiently. The prediction is Warriors to win a close one.

Score Prediction: Warriors 113, Rockets 110

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