The Golden State Warriors and Houston Rockets are going head-to-head in the first round of the 2025 NBA playoffs. It's an intriguing matchup featuring proven playoff veterans for Golden State and a talented young core for Houston.

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While plenty of decisions from the officials in Game 3 ended up subject to debate, the discourse began immediately in the first quarter due to a no-call for Rockets guard Dillon Brooks after his run-in with Warriors star Stephen Curry on a three-point attempt.