Houston managed just 89 points, while Buddy Hield thrived on his way to 33 points on 9-of-11 shooting from deep. Curry took over in the fourth quarter as a scorer after remaining quiet for much of the game and finished with 22 points, 10 rebounds, seven assists, two blocks and two steals.

Draymond Green #23 of the Golden State Warriors celebrates a three point basket against the Houston Rockets during the first quarter in Game Four of the Western Conference First Round NBA Playoffs at Chase Center on April 28, 2025 in San Francisco, California.

The Golden State Warriors and the Houston Rockets share a playoff history punctuated by intense battles and a consistent trend of Warriors victories. Adding a layer of personal rivalry to this dynamic,