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How to Watch Warriors vs. Rockets NBA Playoff Games Without Cable
The postseason veteran Warriors face a youthful Rockets squad in an excellent first-round NBA Playoff series. Here’s how to watch every game online
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Jalen Green #4 of the Houston Rockets drives to the basket against Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors during Game Five of the Western Conference First Round NBA Playoffs at Toyota Center on April 30, 2025 in Houston, Texas. Alex Slitz/Getty Images
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The Golden State Warriors and the Houston Rockets have been trading blows in one of the better first-round NBA Playoff series. Going into Game Six, the Warriors are up 3-2. The Rockets are attempting a comeback after being down 3-1, but they’ll need to pull off another win in Warriors territory tonight.
At a Glance: How to Watch Warriors vs. Rockets
- Stream: DirecTV, Sling, Hulu + Live TV
- TV Channel: TNT
Need a way to watch Warriors vs. Rockets games at home? We’ve got you covered. Below is a quick guide on the best ways to watch Warriors vs. Rockets playoff games online this year, plus a full schedule of the NBA Playoffs series.
How to Watch Warriors vs. Rockets Playoff Games Online
Game Six of the Warriors vs. Rockets series is airing on ESPN. If a Game Seven is necessary, it’ll be broadcast on TNT.
If you don’t have cable, the best way to watch Warriors vs. Rockets games is with a live TV streaming service that carries ESPN and TNT. Here’s a breakdown of these options, including free trial and pricing information:
best overall
DirecTV
Pros: Free trial, affordable genre packs, ESPN+ included
Cons: Not as many entertainment channels in genre packs as other options
The best way to watch the 2025 NBA Playoffs, including Warriors vs. Rockets games, is DirecTV. The service now offers hardware-free streaming options and carries ESPN and TNT (plus all the other channels you need to stream NBA Playoff games). The best package for basketball is the MySports plan, which carries 20+ top sports channels, including TNT. This plan starts with a five-day free trial and costs $69.99 a month after the trial ends.
Sling TV
Pros: Tons of channels, easy to use
Cons: Requires combination of packages + add-ons, no free trial
Sling is a more affordable live TV streaming service that fans can use to watch Warriors vs. Rockets and other NBA Playoff games. TNT and ESPN are included in their most affordable package, Sling Orange. This plan starts at $46 a month, but right now Sling is running a promotion that slashes up to 50% off your first month. If you want every channel showing NBA Playoff games, grab the Orange + Blue package (starts at $66 a month) and the Sports Extra add-on ($15 a month). Sling does not currently offer a free trial.
Hulu + Live TV
Pros: Free trial, bonus streaming services
Cons: Pricey
Hulu + Live TV also carries ESPN and TNT for Warriors vs. Rockets livestreams, plus ABC and ESPN for more NBA Playoff coverage. It’s pricier at $82.99 a month, but you get access to more than 90 channels, plus ESPN+, Disney+, and Hulu’s full on-demand library. Best of all, Hulu + Live TV offers a three-day free trial to start.
Warriors vs. Rockets Schedule, Next Game
The Warriors vs. Rockets series is now on Game Six, taking place on Friday, May 2, at Chase Center in San Francisco. Here’s the full Warriors vs. Rockets series schedule and results:
Game 1: Warriors 95, Rockets 85
Game 2: Rockets 109, Warriors 94
Game 3: Warriors 104, Rockets 93
Game 4: Warriors 109, Rockets 106
Game 5: Rockets 131, Warriors 116
Game 6: Rockets at Warriors — Fri. May 2, 9 p.m. ET, ESPN
* Game 7: Warriors at Rockets — Sun. May 4, 8:30 p.m. ET, TNT
** if necessary*
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