With two-big lineups in vogue, offensive rebounds considered the game’s most valuable commodity and defensive contact that would draw a flag from NFL referees, the Warriors’ first-round series with the Rockets is a throwback to a time long gone.

Stephen Curry and Jimmy Butler were the two stars for the Warriors last night. Curry had a game-high 31 points, six rebounds, and three assists, while shooting 12-for-19 from the field. Butler impressed in his postseason debut as a Warrior, putting up 25 points, seven rebounds, six assists, and five steals.

Playoff Jimmy was in full effect for the Golden State Warriors first game of the 2025 NBA Playoffs. The Warriors went on the road and took down the two-seeded Houston Rockets in a decisive 95-85 win.