The Golden State Warriors battled their way through a tough first-round series, emerging with a hard-earned win over the Houston Rockets. After finishing the regular season with a 48-34 record, the Warriors entered the postseason as the No. 7 seed.
Golden State first eliminated the Memphis Grizzlies in the play-in round, then upset the second-seeded Rockets in a thrilling seven-game series.
Now, the Warriors are turning their focus to the second round, which starts on the road against the sixth-seeded Minnesota Timberwolves.
Before diving into that matchup, the Warriors made headlines for something off the court. The team announced a charitable initiative, pledging $500 for every free throw made during the first round.
"The Dubs have made 92 free throws in the First Round of the 2025 Playoffs, resulting in $46,000 raised for education-focused nonprofits in the Bay thanks to the PG&E Foundation!" the Warriors social media team posted.
The campaign, called "Free Throws For Futures," supports educational nonprofits across the Bay Area and highlights the franchise’s ongoing commitment to the local community.
One of the key contributors at the line was Steph Curry. The 37-year-old veteran made 28 of the team’s 92 free throws, missing just three during the entire series. Curry also shot 93.3% from the line during the regular season.
Midseason pickup Jimmy Butler led the series in made free throws, going 37-for-44. The former Marquette star hit 4-of-5 in Game 7.
The Warriors will open their series against the Timberwolves on Tuesday night in Minnesota. Game 2 is set for Thursday at the Target Center before the series shifts to San Francisco for Games 3 and 4 on Saturday and Monday.
