How Rockets-Warriors series hinges on these critical matchups

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Can the Rockets keep Steph Curry in check? Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images.

The Houston Rockets are playoff-bound — but should fans be worried about their matchup with the Golden State Warriors?

With Steph Curry capable of going off at any moment and Draymond Green bringing playoff experience and defense, this isn’t a team you can overlook — no matter where they finished in the standings.

Rockets fans still remember those tough playoff battles with Golden State... so is the fear of the past creeping back in?

Be sure to watch the video below as ESPN Houston's Paul Gallant shares his thoughts on how the Rockets stack up against the Warriors.



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Don't be surprised when the Rockets make a bold move. Photo via: Wiki Commons.

In today’s episode, we’re diving into the heart of the Houston Rockets’ offseason — the trade rumors, the dream scenarios, and the hard questions every fan is asking right now. Whether it's chasing stars or shuffling the role players, nothing is off the table.

We start by taking a serious look at Donovan Mitchell — is he the kind of talent worth giving up a major package for, or would he disrupt the current build? From there, we shift to the impact of injuries on trade value and ask: who should the Rockets move, and what’s the realistic return?

We’re also talking big picture: what are the Rockets actually missing to make the leap? Is it scoring? Defense? Veteran leadership?

Then there’s the Ace Bailey debate — is he the future or fool’s gold? We break down the hype vs. reality.

And of course, we had to touch on the Giannis Antetokounmpo rumors. If he’s committed to staying in the East, does that shut down any Houston hope — or was that pipe dream already dead?

Finally, we explore a wild card: Jrue Holiday to Houston. Could his leadership and defense be the missing piece? Or is it just a mismatch?

Plenty of hot takes, real questions, and trade-machine madness. Let’s talk Rockets.

Don't miss the video below as ESPN Houston's Jeremy Branham and Joel Blank break it all down.

*ChatGPT assisted.

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