The 2025 Houston Rockets are determined to overcome their playoff history against the Golden State Warriors as they prepare for a first-round matchup. Coach Ime Udoka emphasizes a focus on basketball, urging his young players to rely on the skills that brought them this far.

Despite critics pointing to their inexperience, players like Amen Thompson express confidence, dismissing past encounters as irrelevant. With veterans like Fred VanVleet, who has faced the Warriors in pivotal games before, the Rockets aim to channel their knowledge and play fearlessly against a seasoned opponent.