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What do the Warriors have to do differently to beat the Rockets in Game 7?

1 week ago | sfchronicle.com | Scott Ostler

Golden State Warriors’ Stephen Curry, Draymond Green and Jimmy Butler III head to the bench in 4th quarter of Dubs’ 115-107 loss to Houston Rockets in NBA Playoffs’ First Round Game 6 at Chase Center in San Francisco on Monday, May 2, 2025. Scott Strazzante/S.F. ChronicleGolden State Warriors’ Stephen Curry looks at the scoreboard in 4th quarter of Dubs’ 115-107 loss to Houston Rockets in NBA Playoffs’ First Round Game 6 at Chase Center in San Francisco on Monday, May 2, 2025.
Look for the Rockets to increase the physicality in a must-win Game 5

2 weeks ago | houstonchronicle.com | Scott Ostler

There will be mud. Mudslinging. Mud wrestling. When the Golden State Warriors and Houston Rockets resume their first-round playoff series Wednesday in Houston with the Warriors up 3-1, the Marquess of Queensberry will not be in the building. Article continues below this adThe Warriors won Monday night at Chase Center, 109-106. It’s been a rugged, ragged series so far, and the temperature rose a bit in this game.
Look for the Rockets to increase the physicality in a must-win Game 5

2 weeks ago | sfchronicle.com | Scott Ostler

Dillon Brooks (9) got in the a shoving match with several Warriors players in the second quarter as the Golden State Warriors played the Houston Rockets in Game 4 of the First Round of the NBA Playoffs iat Chase Center in San Francisco, on Monday, April 28, 2025.
Jimmy Butler cheered Warriors as only he can, but to go fur-ther they need him

2 weeks ago | houstonchronicle.com | Scott Ostler

Stephen Curry created the biggest buzz Saturday night in the Golden State Warriors’ 104-93 win over the Houston Rockets. But until Curry got untracked and led the torching of the visiting Rockets, the biggest buzz in Chase Center was created by Jimmy Butler’s furry coat. Playoff Jimmy was Layoff Jimmy, sitting out the game with a bruised backside, but his wardrobe made an impact. With that coat, he’ll be getting fan mail from Jay Gatsby and Joe Namath (Google ’em, kids).
How will the Warriors adapt after Houston played Game 2 its way and won?

2 weeks ago | sfchronicle.com | Scott Ostler

Golden State Warriors’ Gary Payton II drives against Houston Rockets’ Alperen Sengun and Jabari Smith, Jr. in 1st quarter of Game 2 of First Round of NBA Playoffs at Toyota Center in Houston, Texas on Wednesday, April 23, 2025. Scott Strazzante/S.F. ChronicleGolden State Warriors’ Stephen Curry vies for a loose ball against Houston Rockets’ Steven Adams and Fred VanVleet in 3rd quarter of Game 2 of First Round of NBA Playoffs at Toyota Center in Houston, Texas on Wednesday, April 23, 2025.
Warriors assistant rallies behind Steve Kerr after ex-part owner’s ‘hapless rube’ jab

3 weeks ago | sfchronicle.com | Scott Ostler

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr in the first quarter during an NBA game against the New York Knicks at Chase Center in San Francisco, Saturday, March 15, 2025. Santiago Mejia/S.F. ChronicleGolden State Warriors’ Dennis Schröder listens to coach Ron Adams before Dubs play Sacramento Kings during NBA game at Chase Center in San Francisco on Sunday, January 5, 2025.
Where in the world is Warriors’ Jonathan Kuminga, and will he be in S.F. next season?

3 weeks ago | sfchronicle.com | Scott Ostler

Golden State Warriors’ Jonathan Kuminga walks out of the locker room before playing Houston Rockets during NBA First Round Playoffs’ Game 1 at Toyota Center in Houston, Texas on Sunday, April 20, 2025. Scott Strazzante/S.F. ChronicleGolden State Warriors’ head coach Steve Kerr confers with Jimmy Butler III and Stephen Curry in 2nd quarter against Houston Rockets during Game 1 of First Round of NBA Playoffs at Toyota Center in Houston, Texas on Sunday, April 20, 2025.
Warriors’ Draymond Green ready to turn back the clock if Rockets go old-school

3 weeks ago | houstonchronicle.com | Scott Ostler

Scott Ostler has been a sports columnist at the San Francisco Chronicle since 1991. He has covered five Olympics for The Chronicle, as well as one soccer World Cup and numerous World Series, Super Bowls and NBA Finals. Though he started in sports and is there now, Scott took a couple of side trips into the real world for The Chronicle. For three years he wrote a daily around-town column, and for one year, while still in sports, he wrote a weekly humorous commentary column.
Warriors’ Draymond Green ready to turn back the clock if Rockets go old-school

3 weeks ago | sfchronicle.com | Scott Ostler

Golden State Warriors’ Draymond Green grabs a rebound as Stephen Curry boxes out Houston Rockets’ Dillon Brooks in 1st quarter during Game 1 of First Round of NBA Playoffs at Toyota Center in Houston, Texas on Sunday, April 20, 2025. Scott Strazzante/S.F. ChronicleGolden State Warriors’ Draymond Green and Buddy Hield defend against Houston Rockets’ Fred VanVleet in 2nd quarter during Game 1 of First Round of NBA Playoffs at Toyota Center in Houston, Texas on Sunday, April 20, 2025.
Warriors expect emotions to run high vs. Rockets, and that’s how they want it

3 weeks ago | sacbee.com | Scott Ostler

HOUSTON - Here's a Joe DiMaggio-esque stat:Draymond Green has played the past 22 games without receiving a technical foul. He got 12 techs in the first 46 games of the season. The 22-game stretch is especially impressive considering that the Golden State Warriors were engaged in a highly emotional charge to the playoffs, which start Sunday night against the Rockets. The stat is relevant because the composure of Green, and his teammates, will be tested.