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USA Today
17-04-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Podcast: Rockets-Warriors playoff series predictions, keys to success
Podcast: Rockets-Warriors playoff series predictions, keys to success Discussion topics on the series preview podcast include predictions and key storylines to watch for, as well as potentially crucial variables for Houston. Is the fifth time the charm? With a first-round series (schedule) against their longtime nemesis coming up, Rockets podcasters Ben DuBose and Paulo Alves explain why 2025 should finally be the time for Houston to beat Golden State in the NBA playoffs. The Rockets previously lost to the Warriors in 2015, 2016, 2018, and 2019 playoffs. However, all of those losses came during the previous James Harden-led era — when none of Houston's current players or coaches were part of the organization. As the No. 2 seed in the Western Conference, these Rockets (52-30) will have home-court advantage over the No. 7 Warriors (48-34). Game 1 and Game 2 will take place on Sunday and Wednesday inside Houston's Toyota Center, as would Game 5 and Game 7 (if necessary). Game 3, Game 4, and Game 6 (if necessary) are slated for San Francisco's Chase Center. Looking ahead, discussion topics on the series preview podcast include key storylines to watch for; predictions on what is likely to happen; and the role of players such as Alperen Sengun, Tari Eason, Steven Adams, and Fred VanVleet as potentially crucial variables for the Rockets. Thursday's podcast, which is sponsored by Houston-based Karbach Brewing, can be listened to below in its entirety. Each episode of the show is also made available via flagship radio station SportsTalk 790 and to all major podcast distributors under 'The Lager Line.' More: With opponent set, Rockets begin preparations for first-round playoff series with Warriors
USA Today
16-04-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Podcast: Rockets' key variables and storylines for 2025 NBA playoffs
Podcast: Rockets' key variables and storylines for 2025 NBA playoffs Should the Rockets want the Warriors or the Grizzlies in the first round of the 2025 NBA playoffs? Today's The Lager Line explores that and much more. The NBA's 2024-25 postseason begins with Tuesday night's play-in tournament games — and in the Western Conference, the Golden State-Memphis winner earns the No. 7 playoff seed and a date with the No. 2 Rockets in a first-round series. Game 1 will take place inside Houston's Toyota Center on Sunday, April 20. With that in mind, our latest podcast episode of The Lager Line (hosted by Ben DuBose and Paulo Alves) examines key variables and storylines for the Rockets (52-30) entering the 2025 playoffs. Discussion topics include whether the Warriors or Grizzlies would be a better matchup; arguments for Alperen Sengun, Jabari Smith Jr., Jalen Green, and Ime Udoka as playoff X-factors; perspective on what the Rockets showed to end the regular season; and the implications of Phoenix (36-46) missing the playoffs and sending a 2025 draft lottery pick to Houston. Tuesday's podcast, which is sponsored by Clutch City Lager of Karbach Brewing, can be listened to below in its entirety. Each episode of the show is also made available via flagship radio station SportsTalk 790 and all major podcast distributors under 'The Lager Line.' More: By the numbers: Rockets finish regular season at 52-30, No. 2 in West
