The lights are brighter. The pressure is heavier. And for two teams on opposite ends of their journey, everything is on the line.
The Warriors aren’t just chasing wins—they’re chasing one last ring before the window slams shut. Curry’s legacy is legendary—but there’s still room to add to it. Butler joined the Bay to deliver rings, not rebuilds. And Draymond? He’s the soul of the system, but even that fire can’t burn forever. One early exit, and the Warriors may be forced into an uncomfortable rebuild.
Meanwhile, the Houston Rockets have nothing to lose and everything to prove. They’re no longer the rebuilding team from a few years ago. With Jalen Green leading the charge, Alperen Sengun dominating the paint, and Amen Thompson disrupting the perimeter—they’re fast, they’re physical, and they’re fearless.
But they’re also untested. This is the franchise’s first playoff appearance since 2020. And their opponent? A team with four rings and playoff scars deep enough to write books.
Add in the history—the 2018 Western Conference Finals heartbreak, the 15-game losing streak to Golden State, and years of being second-best—and this series becomes more than basketball. It’s a reckoning. A rivalry reborn.
So where can you watch this all unfold?
Warriors vs. Rockets TV Schedule: How & Where To Watch The Games
Folks, there’s more than just a conference semifinal ticket on the line. Below is the current schedule and broadcast info for the series. The table breaks down what’s confirmed and what’s still up in the air — including home court details and where to watch each game:
Game
Date
Time (ET)
Home Team
Away Team
TV Channel
1
Sunday, Apr 20
9:30 p.m.
Rockets
Warriors
TNT/NBCSBA
2
Wednesday, Apr 23
9:30 p.m.
Rockets
Warriors
TNT/NBCSBA
3
Saturday, Apr 26
8:30 p.m.
Warriors
Rockets
ABC
4
Monday, Apr 28
10:00 p.m.
Warriors
Rockets
TNT/NBCSBA
5
TBD
TBD
Rockets
Warriors
TBD
6
TBD
TBD
Warriors
Rockets
TBD
7
TBD
TBD
Rockets
Warriors
TBD
All home games for the Warriors will be played at Chase Center in San Francisco, while Houston hosts its games at the Toyota Center. As per NBA playoff rules, the higher seed gets home-court advantage for Games 1, 2, 5, and 7 in a 2-2-1-1-1 format. That means Golden State will need to steal at least one on the road if they want to control the series.
However, this table is only part of the story. The bigger picture is unfolding off the court—and inside the front office.
Jimmy Butler was brought in for exactly this—win-now moments. But if this group flames out early? The future gets murky fast. Jonathan Kuminga’s role remains unclear. Steve Kerr’s rotation choices are being dissected in real-time.
As for Houston—this is their coming-of-age moment. They’ve climbed back into the playoff picture through defense, rebounding, and discipline. But their real test begins now. Can a team this young hold its nerve under the weight of postseason expectations?
Ime Udoka has built a culture around physicality and accountability. But how that plays out across a seven-game series, especially against one of the most battle-tested teams in NBA history, is a different beast.
This series isn’t just about basketball—it’s about identity. Are the Warriors still contenders? Or has the torch finally passed?
See you Sunday. Buckle up.
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