The climactic Game 7 of the 2025 NBA playoffs is set for Sunday night when the Houston Rockets host the Golden State Warriors in a decisive contest. The series had initially tilted in favor of the Warriors, who held a 3-1 lead, but the Rockets have fought back to win two straight games, pushing the series to this critical juncture. The victor will secure a matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the next round.

Warriors vs. Rockets Information

• Date: Sunday, May 4
• Time: 8:30 p.m. ET
• Location: Toyota Center, Houston
• TV Channel: TNT
• Live Stream: Max
• Odds: Rockets -2.5, O/U 205.5 (via Caesars Sportsbook)

Game Picks

Focused on a strategic role player for Game 7, here’s an analysis. Zone defenses can be vulnerable to 3-point shooting; hence, I predict that Brandin Podziemski will step up, given that Stephen Curry may be neutralized by Houston’s hybrid defensive strategies. Podziemski has been efficient, averaging one 3-point attempt every 4.6 minutes played in this series. Following a previous experiment with Gary Payton II that did not yield the expected results in Game 6, look for Podziemski to reclaim his spot for about 30-35 minutes with several 3-point attempts of which he is likely to convert at least two.

Prediction: Brandin Podziemski Over 1.5 Made 3-Pointers