Golden State Warriors vs Houston Rockets matchup on April 30th at the Toyota Center in Houston turned out to be a disappointment for Stephen Curry ’s squad. The Rockets defended their home court with a stunning 131-116 win. While the Warriors still have the upper hand leading the series 3-2, their recent loss raises questions about the roster despite having most of the standout stars in the starting five.
Golden State Warriors box score and player stats
Golden State Warriors game summary
The Golden State Warriors had a tough night, falling short despite putting up 116 points. Their shooting wasn't consistent, as they made only 43 of their 103 shots, ending with a 41.7% field goal percentage. They hit 15 of 44 attempts from beyond the arc.
Moses Moody led the charge with 25 points, shooting 9-of-18 from the field and 3-of-7 from deep. He was perfect from the line and grabbed nine rebounds. Kevin Knox II chipped in 14 points, and Pat Spencer added 13 with an efficient 5-of-7 shooting performance. Stephen Curry had 13 points and seven assists but struggled with his shot, going just 4-of-12 overall and 3-of-9 from three.
Jimmy Butler and Buddy Hield, usually key contributors, had off nights. Butler went just 2-of-10 and Hield 2-of-6 from the field. Neither made a three-pointer. Gui Santos and Quinnten Post both had solid outings in limited minutes, hitting 50% of their shots and combining for 12 points.
The Warriors pulled down 59 total rebounds and dished out 25 assists. But turnovers (14) and fouls (27) hurt their flow, especially with so many players struggling to find rhythm.
Houston Rockets box score and player stats
Houston Rockets game summary
The Houston Rockets put together an impressive offensive performance, scoring 131 points while shooting a strong 55.1% from the field.
Amen Thompson had a standout night with 25 points on 8-of-12 shooting. He also went 8-of-9 from the line and added six rebounds, five steals, and three blocks. Fred VanVleet contributed 26 points while knocking down four threes and going a perfect 6-of-6 at the stripe. Dillon Brooks added 24 points of his own and was also flawless from the free-throw line, hitting all eight of his attempts.
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Alperen Sengun brought balance with his 15 points, nine rebounds, and nine assists. He shot 6-of-9 from the field and was active on both ends. Jalen Green added 11 points and eight boards, while Tari Eason made the most of his minutes, scoring nine points on 4-of-5 shooting. Aaron Holiday and Jabari Smith Jr. chipped in with nine and seven points respectively, despite limited time on the court.
Golden State Warriors box score and player stats
Golden State Warriors game summary
The Golden State Warriors had a tough night, falling short despite putting up 116 points. Their shooting wasn't consistent, as they made only 43 of their 103 shots, ending with a 41.7% field goal percentage. They hit 15 of 44 attempts from beyond the arc.
See you on #WarriorsGround for Game 6 pic.twitter.com/x6E1q1YzZo
— Golden State Warriors (@warriors) May 1, 2025
Moses Moody led the charge with 25 points, shooting 9-of-18 from the field and 3-of-7 from deep. He was perfect from the line and grabbed nine rebounds. Kevin Knox II chipped in 14 points, and Pat Spencer added 13 with an efficient 5-of-7 shooting performance. Stephen Curry had 13 points and seven assists but struggled with his shot, going just 4-of-12 overall and 3-of-9 from three.
Jimmy Butler and Buddy Hield, usually key contributors, had off nights. Butler went just 2-of-10 and Hield 2-of-6 from the field. Neither made a three-pointer. Gui Santos and Quinnten Post both had solid outings in limited minutes, hitting 50% of their shots and combining for 12 points.
The Warriors pulled down 59 total rebounds and dished out 25 assists. But turnovers (14) and fouls (27) hurt their flow, especially with so many players struggling to find rhythm.
Houston Rockets box score and player stats
Houston Rockets game summary
The Houston Rockets put together an impressive offensive performance, scoring 131 points while shooting a strong 55.1% from the field.
Not done yet ✅ pic.twitter.com/ZUMo2bvZF2
— Houston Rockets (@HoustonRockets) May 1, 2025
Amen Thompson had a standout night with 25 points on 8-of-12 shooting. He also went 8-of-9 from the line and added six rebounds, five steals, and three blocks. Fred VanVleet contributed 26 points while knocking down four threes and going a perfect 6-of-6 at the stripe. Dillon Brooks added 24 points of his own and was also flawless from the free-throw line, hitting all eight of his attempts.
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Alperen Sengun brought balance with his 15 points, nine rebounds, and nine assists. He shot 6-of-9 from the field and was active on both ends. Jalen Green added 11 points and eight boards, while Tari Eason made the most of his minutes, scoring nine points on 4-of-5 shooting. Aaron Holiday and Jabari Smith Jr. chipped in with nine and seven points respectively, despite limited time on the court.
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