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The Golden State Warriors have little time to enjoy their record breaking season. The Warriors begin their series against the Rockets on Saturday, April 16.
Here’s a look at the series schedule.
Warriors-Rockets First Round Playoff Schedule
Game 1- Saturday, April 16 Rockets at Warriors 3:30 p.m. Eastern ABC
Game 2- Monday, April 18 Rockets at Warriors 10:30 p.m. Eastern TNT
Game 3- Thursday, April 21 Warriors at Rockets 9:30 p.m Eastern TNT
Game 4- Sunday, April 24 Warriors at Rockets 3:30 p.m. Eastern ABC
Game 5- Wednesday, April 27 Rockets at Warriors TBD
Game 6- Friday, April 29 Warriors at Rockets TBD
Game 7- Sunday, May 1 Rockets at Warriors TBD
Warriors-Rockets Series Preview
The record-setting Golden State Warriors take on the Houston Rockets in the first round of the NBA playoffs. The Rockets held off the Jazz to clinch the final playoff spot.
Golden State won all three games against the Warriors this season. The series will not lack star power with Steph Curry and Klay Thompson leading the Warriors.
On the other side, James Harden and Dwight Howard helped the Rockets get into the playoffs. Despite the coaching changes, trade rumors and disagreements among star players, Houston was able to make an improbable run into the playoffs.
The bad news for the Rockets is they face one of the best teams in NBA history in the Warriors. The Rockets will look to utilize Howard against the Warriors frontcourt, but overall it will be a tall task for Houston to compete in the series.