Top 5 Golden State Warriors Moments of 2025

It was a high-stakes, must-win matchup for the Warriors, and they delivered when it mattered most. After holding a 3-1 series lead in round one of the playoffs, Golden State was pushed to a decisive game seven by the second-seeded Houston Rockets. The pressure for the Warriors to complete the upset against the better-ranked team was immense, but the Dubs rose to the occasion. Curry did what he always does, dropping 22 points, while shooting 50% from the field, but the unlikely hero was Buddy Hield. He knocked down an impressive nine three-pointers and scored a career-high 33 as a Warrior to seal the victory and send them into the second round. Even though their playoff run was short, the Warriors showed true grit and refused to go quietly.

When Butler arrived midway through the 2024-2025 season, his impact was immediate. Golden State’s playmaking sharpened, composure returned in clutch moments, and the Warriors suddenly looked like a team ready to contend for championships. In his first 11 games, the Warriors went 10-1. They closed the regular season with a dominant 23-7 record in the games Butler featured in. His presence completely transformed both the offense and defense, making everyone around him better in 2025. The 36-year-old playmaker looks set to do even more in 2026 as he eyes his first championship.