The Golden State Warriors and Houston Rockets are going head-to-head in the first round of the 2025 NBA playoffs. It's an intriguing matchup featuring proven playoff veterans for Golden State and a talented young core for Houston.

The Golden State Warriors host the Houston Rockets with a 2-1 lead in the first-round series of the NBA playoffs.

SAN FRANCISCO - From the moment he took over the Houston Rockets two seasons ago, coach Ime Udoka molded the team in his image - a tough group that prides itself on defense and never backing down from a fight.

Shaquille O'Neal was one of college basketball's greats while at LSU. Now, he returns to the sport, this time in a front office role.

NBA legend and Hall of Famer Shaquille O'Neal will take on a new role in basketball. More Basketball news: Former NBA Star Mike Bibby Named New Head Coach at Sacramento State According to ESPN's Shams Charania,

Shaquille O'Neal is adding to his post-NBA resume. According to ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania, O'Neal — who is famously known as Shaq — is returning to the college ranks, as he has agreed to be the general manager for the Sacramento State men's basketball program.

Stephen Curry is all for physical playoff basketball and having to earn every shot, even if he is the one taking the brunt of it, with the Houston Rockets swarming the Golden State star and doing all they can trying to slow him down.