The 2024-25 NBA playoffs feature the Golden State-Memphis play-in tournament winner facing the Houston Rockets in the first round as the No. 7 seed. The Rockets (52-30) are set to host Game 1 at the Toyota Center on April 20. A podcast episode of The Lager Line discusses key variables and storylines for the Rockets in the upcoming playoffs, including potential matchups with the Warriors or Grizzlies, standout players like Alperen Sengun and Jalen Green, and the implications of Phoenix missing the playoffs.
The podcast, hosted by Ben DuBose and Paulo Alves, delves into the Rockets' performance in the regular season, their playoff X-factors, and the impact of acquiring a 2025 draft lottery pick from Phoenix. Sponsored by Clutch City Lager, the podcast is available on SportsTalk 790 and major podcast platforms. The Rockets finished the regular season at 52-30, securing the No. 2 spot in the Western Conference.