San Francisco: The Golden State Warriors (48-34) are back on their home court at the Chase Center in San Francisco to face the Houston Rockets (52-30) in Game 6 of their first-round NBA Playoff series.

The game took place on Friday night in the US (Saturday morning IST), with the Warriors leading the series 3-2.

In the last game (Game 5), played in Houston, the Rockets dominated with a 131-116 win. Houston’s Jalen Green scored 30 points, and teammate Alperen Şengün was strong inside the paint, helping the Rockets outplay Golden State both offensively and defensively.

Despite their overall lead, the Warriors struggled in Game 5, particularly on defence, allowing Houston to shoot 45.4% from the field. Stephen Curry, the Warriors’ star player, has averaged 23.4 points per game during the series and will be key in Game 6 as the team looks to avoid a Game 7 decider.

For the Rockets, this game was a must-win. A victory would force a final Game 7 back in Houston, where their young lineup has already shown they can rise to the occasion.

How to watch Warriors vs Rockets Game 6:

  • TV (US): ESPN

  • Streaming (US): Fubo, Sling TV

  • International viewers: NBA League Pass (global access; VPN recommended for restricted regions)

Global timing for Game 6 (May 2/3):

  • US Eastern Time: 9:00 PM (May 2)

  • India: 6:30 AM (May 3)

  • UK (GMT): 2:00 AM (May 3)

  • Central Europe: 3:00 AM (May 3)

Recent head-to-head results (Last 5 games):

  • Apr 20: Warriors 95-85 (Win)

  • Apr 23: Rockets 109-94 (Win)

  • Apr 26: Warriors 104-93 (Win)

  • Apr 28: Warriors 109-106 (Win)

  • Apr 30: Rockets 131-116 (Win)

Golden State Warriors 112 – Houston Rockets 108 With home court advantage and playoff experience, the Warriors are favoured to close the series, although the Rockets have shown they are a real threat. Stephen Curry’s leadership and the Warriors' expected defensive changes could be the difference.