🔥 Stephen Curry and Jimmy Butler DOMINATE in Game 1! | Warriors vs Rockets FULL Game Recap 🔥
Welcome back to Gintotski Sports — your go-to spot for real, in-depth, and entertaining NBA breakdowns!
In this video, we’re diving into Game 1 of the 2025 NBA Playoffs between the Golden State Warriors and the Houston Rockets — a battle of playoff experience vs youthful fire. Steph Curry went vintage with a 31-point performance, while Jimmy Butler showed why he’s built for the postseason. Meanwhile, Alperen Şengün carried Houston with heart, but the Warriors just had too much firepower down the stretch.
🟡 Key highlights:
Steph drops 31 with CLUTCH fourth-quarter daggers
Jimmy Butler’s all-around playoff brilliance
Rookie Brandin Podziemski’s breakout playoff debut
Şengün’s battle in the paint
What went wrong for Jalen Green and Fred VanVleet
đź’Ą Who takes Game 2? Can the Rockets bounce back or are the Warriors on a mission? Let us know in the comments!
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Welcome back to Gintotski Sports — your go-to spot for real, in-depth, and entertaining NBA breakdowns!
In this video, we’re diving into Game 1 of the 2025 NBA Playoffs between the Golden State Warriors and the Houston Rockets — a battle of playoff experience vs youthful fire. Steph Curry went vintage with a 31-point performance, while Jimmy Butler showed why he’s built for the postseason. Meanwhile, Alperen Şengün carried Houston with heart, but the Warriors just had too much firepower down the stretch.
🟡 Key highlights:
Steph drops 31 with CLUTCH fourth-quarter daggers
Jimmy Butler’s all-around playoff brilliance
Rookie Brandin Podziemski’s breakout playoff debut
Şengün’s battle in the paint
What went wrong for Jalen Green and Fred VanVleet
đź’Ą Who takes Game 2? Can the Rockets bounce back or are the Warriors on a mission? Let us know in the comments!
📢 Don’t forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE & TURN ON NOTIFICATIONS for more playoff recaps, highlights, and deep dives into the NBA’s biggest moments.
🔔 Subscribe for more → https://www.youtube.com/@UCWy4dZQHl58pU0A0jl8fuuA
👍 Like this video if you’re ridin’ with the Warriors or Rockets this postseason!
đź’¬ Drop your Game 2 predictions in the comments!
#WarriorsVsRockets #StephenCurry #JimmyButler #NBAPlayoffs2025 #GintotskiSports #NBAHighlights #GameRecap #WarriorsWin
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00:18Game one of the 2025 NBA playoffs between the Golden State Warriors and the Houston
00:23Rockets gave us a glimpse of what happens when a battle-tested core meets a young team
00:28still learning the ropes of playoff basketball.
00:31The Warriors came into Houston, handled the pressure, and walked away with a 95-85 win.
00:38But what really happened beneath the surface?
00:41Let's take a deeper look on both squads, starting with the winners.
00:46The Warriors' biggest strength was clear from the jump, composure.
00:50They didn't start the game hot, but they stayed poised.
00:54They've been through the fire before, and it showed in the way they executed when it
00:58mattered most.
01:00Steph Curry led the way with 31 points, showing once again that when it's crunch time, he's
01:05still one of the most dangerous players in basketball.
01:09His shot-making wasn't just flashy, it was surgical.
01:12And then there was Jimmy Butler, who, in his first playoff game as a Warrior, looked right
01:19at home.
01:20He filled up the box score with 25 points, 7 rebounds, 6 assists, and 5 steals.
01:26Butler brought that classic playoff grit, playing both ends of the floor like the seasoned vet
01:32he is.
01:33Defensively, Golden State was dialed in.
01:36They forced 17 turnovers and converted those into 25 points.
01:41It wasn't just about Curry's scoring or Butler's control.
01:45It was the team's ability to turn defense into offense that slowly broke Houston down.
01:50But it wasn't all perfect.
01:52The Warriors still showed some vulnerability inside.
01:55Alpern Sengen was a problem all night, scoring 26 points and grabbing 9 boards with ease.
02:02Golden State had no real answer for him in the paint.
02:06And offensively, outside of Curry and Butler, things were a bit shaky.
02:10The supporting cast didn't give them much.
02:13The absence of Klay Thompson is starting to show.
02:16They're still figuring out who steps up as that third option.
02:20Still, the Warriors have some big opportunities ahead.
02:24If they can get more out of guys like Jonathan Kaminga or Brandon Podziemski, who looked solid
02:29in limited minutes, they can create serious matchup problems moving forward.
02:35But they also need to be cautious.
02:37This team is leaning heavily on Steph and Jimmy.
02:42If either of them has an off night or gets into foul trouble, things could shift fast.
02:47And with an aging core, the threat of fatigue or injury is always in the background.
02:53On the Rockets' side, their strength was also obvious.
02:57Alpern Sengen.
02:59He was the most consistent and effective player for Houston in Game 1, dominating inside and
03:05keeping the Rockets in striking distance for much of the game.
03:08His skill, footwork, and touch of the post gave the Warriors fits.
03:13Early on, the Rockets also played with that youthful burst, pushing the pace, running in transition,
03:19trying to overwhelm Golden State with speed and athleticism.
03:24And for a quarter or so, it worked.
03:26But then came the weaknesses.
03:28Houston's backcourt just couldn't get it going.
03:31Jalen Green and Fred VanVleet combined for just 17 points on 7 of 34 shooting.
03:38That's brutal!
03:39They missed open looks, forced tough shots, and turned the ball over in key moments.
03:45And when your starting guards are that cold, it's hard to keep up with a team like the Warriors.
03:50The Rockets were also careless with the ball, giving up 17 turnovers.
03:56And every mistake they made, Golden State made them pay.
04:00Still, there are opportunities for this team.
04:03Sengen is a clear mismatch.
04:05And they need to keep feeding him, especially early in games to set the tone.
04:10If they can get more efficient play from their guards and space to floor better, they have
04:15the pieces to fight back.
04:17But the threats are real.
04:19Confidence could become an issue, especially for Green and VanVleet if they struggle again
04:24in Game 2.
04:25The Rockets are still young, and their lack of playoff experience showed late in the game.
04:31Rushed possessions, poor decision making, and missed assignments.
04:35If they don't settle down fast, the series could start slipping away.
04:39Golden State didn't just win, they imposed their identity.
04:43They played with control, forced mistakes, and leaned on their stars when accounted.
04:49Houston, on the other hand, showed flashes of promise.
04:53But also showed they're still learning how to win on this stage.
04:57The good news?
04:58It's just Game 1.
05:00The adjustments are coming.
05:02And the story of this series is far from over.