The Golden State Warriors, currently the No. 7 seed in the NBA playoffs, lead the series against the Houston Rockets 3-2, heading into Game 6. After a disappointing 131-116 loss in Game 5, Warriors head coach Steve Kerr has made significant adjustments to the starting lineup for Friday's matchup at the Chase Center. Stephen Curry, Buddy Hield, Gary Payton II, Jimmy Butler III, and Draymond Green will take the court, as Payton replaces Brandin Podziemski, who had been a standout in Game 4. The fans are buzzing with mixed reactions to the lineup changes, questioning Kerr's strategy amid a series full of shifts.

Should the Warriors secure a victory, they will advance to face the Minnesota Timberwolves in the second round. If they falter, a decisive Game 7 will take place in Houston. With high stakes and intense pressure, the Warriors must find a way to stabilize their lineup and capitalize on their previous successes.