Golden State Warriors escape with a nail-biting 109-106 win over the Houston Rockets in Game 4 of the 2025 NBA Playoffs! In this video, we break down exactly how the Warriors pulled off the clutch win—and what both teams need to change heading into Game 5.
Get a complete SWOT analysis (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats) for both the Warriors and Rockets, plus our exclusive War Room Strategy for Game 5. From Jimmy Butler’s gritty performance to Alperen Şengün’s dominance in the paint, this is your full tactical recap!
🔥 What You’ll Learn in This Video:
How the Warriors survived a late Houston run
Fred VanVleet’s big game—and the shot that missed
What went wrong at the free throw line for the Rockets
Golden State’s role players stepping up under pressure
Game 5 adjustments both teams must make
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Get a complete SWOT analysis (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats) for both the Warriors and Rockets, plus our exclusive War Room Strategy for Game 5. From Jimmy Butler’s gritty performance to Alperen Şengün’s dominance in the paint, this is your full tactical recap!
🔥 What You’ll Learn in This Video:
How the Warriors survived a late Houston run
Fred VanVleet’s big game—and the shot that missed
What went wrong at the free throw line for the Rockets
Golden State’s role players stepping up under pressure
Game 5 adjustments both teams must make
🎯 If you're a fan of deep basketball analysis, playoff strategy, and breakdowns that go beyond the box score, subscribe now and join the Gintotski Sports community!
👉 Subscribe for More NBA Playoff Content:
https://www.youtube.com/@gintotskiSports
👍 Like the video if you enjoy these breakdowns
💬 Drop your Game 5 predictions in the comments!
🔔 Hit the bell so you never miss a playoff breakdown
#WarriorsVsRockets #NBAPlayoffs2025 #GSWvsHOU #NBABreakdown #Game5Preview #WarRoomStrategy #JimmyButler #AlperenSengun #GoldenStateWarriors #HoustonRockets #GintotskiSports
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00:00Game 4 was not for the faint of heart.
00:03If you tuned in thinking this would be just another routine Warriors home win, you were wrong.
00:08The Rockets came in hungry, fearless, and ready to flip the script.
00:13But in the end, Golden State said, not in our house.
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00:35Jimmy Butler 3, bruise, quad, and all put this team on his back with 27 gritty points.
00:42Rookie Brandon Podziemski lit it up with 26, showing once again, this kid's built for playoff basketball.
00:50Staff? Not his flashiest night, but his off-ball movement opened the floor like a chess master.
00:57Alperin Sengen dominated down low.
01:00Fred VanVleet? Automatic from deep.
01:03Eight triples.
01:04But when it came down to one final shot, VanVleet's game-tying three hit back iron.
01:10109 to 106.
01:13Warriors take a 3-1 lead.
01:15But don't get it twisted.
01:17This series ain't over yet.
01:19Let's break this down.
01:20What made the Warriors hold strong when it mattered most?
01:25Strengths?
01:26They've been here before.
01:28Butler's mid-range game was clinical.
01:31Podziemski gave them that crucial scoring pop off the bench.
01:35And Draymond Green?
01:37Even with five fouls, he still anchored the defense and shut down Sengen late.
01:42They know how to win ugly.
01:44Weaknesses?
01:45Draymond's foul trouble is becoming a pattern.
01:48It limits their interior defense.
01:51And Steph, while impactful, wasn't aggressive enough offensively.
01:56If their role players don't hit like this again, it could be a problem in game five.
02:01Opportunities?
02:02The series is theirs for the taking.
02:05Game five is the knockout punch.
02:08Win it, and they get valuable rest before round two.
02:12They need to lean into their veteran poise, keep ball movement crisp, and put this young
02:16Houston team away early.
02:19Threats?
02:20Houston isn't folding.
02:22If the Rockets come out swinging at home and start hitting shots, they could force a game
02:27six.
02:27Golden State cannot afford to be casual or slow out of the gate.
02:32Now let's talk about Houston.
02:34Strengths?
02:35Sengen is that guy.
02:37He controlled the paint, drew fouls, and played like a vet.
02:41Van Vliet's hot shooting kept them in at the entire game.
02:44They've had offense.
02:46They've had hustle.
02:47And they're not afraid of the moment.
02:50Weaknesses?
02:51Free throws?
02:52Period.
02:52They left 12 points at the line.
02:55In a three-point game, that's unacceptable.
02:59And in the fourth?
03:00Some panic showed.
03:02Poor spacing, rush shots, defensive breakdowns.
03:05Signs of a young team feeling the pressure.
03:09Opportunities?
03:10Game five is back in hometown.
03:12They'll have the crowd.
03:13They'll have the momentum early.
03:14If they can clean up execution, ride Sengen again, and get Jabari or Jalen Green going,
03:21they can absolutely extend the series.
03:24Threats?
03:25Golden State's playoff IQ.
03:28They don't flinch.
03:29If Houston hesitates or misses open looks, the Warriors will capitalize.
03:35Plus, Butler's heating up, and that's a problem.
03:38Let's hit the chalkboard.
03:40What do both teams need to do to take game five?
03:44For Golden State, start strong.
03:46Don't let Houston build confidence early.
03:49Keep spacing wide.
03:51Let Curry's gravity create driving lanes for Butler and Podziemski.
03:56Keep Draymond active, but disciplined.
03:59No early fouls.
04:01Defensively, force Houston into contested jumpers.
04:05No easy paint touches.
04:07For Houston, fix the free throws.
04:10That's non-negotiable.
04:12Next, keep feeding Sengen.
04:15If he's cooking, don't get fancy.
04:17Let Van Vliet continue to fire from deep, but also get Jalen Green going downhill.
04:24And late in the game, stay composed.
04:27Every decision matters.
04:29Game five could either be Houston's resurrection or Golden State's exclamation point.
04:34So what's it going to be?
04:35Will the Rockets rise in front of their home crowd and push this to six?
04:40Or will the Warriors slam the door shut and move on?
04:44This series is heating up.
04:47And trust me, you don't want to blink.
04:49Whatever happens, we've got you covered.
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