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Warriors Overtime Win Highlights Depth Without Injured Stars

PUBLISHED Mar 5, 2026, 11:38 PM ET

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Warriors Overtime Win Highlights Depth Without Injured Stars

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Center 86%

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HOUSTON — The Golden State Warriors defeated the Houston Rockets 115-113 in overtime Thursday, overcoming a short-handed roster and late-game heroics. Brandon Podziemski scored 26 points and De’Anthony Melton added 23; Reed Sheppard led Houston with 30. Stephen Curry sat out his 12th straight game with a knee issue and will be re-evaluated around Tuesday. Coach Steve Kerr noted multiple key players were unavailable, and two-way guard LJ Cryer returned from injury to contribute 12 points and bench contributions. The game featured decisive free throws, a late Melton tip-in and a Podziemski three. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.

By Mahnoor A. | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

Last spring: Warriors won a Game 7 in Houston during the previous season.
Jan. 25: LJ Cryer last played before his hamstring absence, per local reports.
Pre-game Thursday: Coach Steve Kerr described the team as heavily injured before tip-off.
Thursday night: Golden State beat Houston 115-113 in overtime, with Melton's late tip-in.
Postgame: Team announced Curry will be re-evaluated around Tuesday; updates pending.

News Intelligence

The Warriors' win shows resilience in the face of adversity. If you're a fan, it's a testament to the team's depth and ability to perform under pressure. For those playing fantasy basketball, players like Podziemski and Melton could be valuable additions to your roster.

Media Bias

Articles Published:: 7
Right Leaning:: 0
Left Leaning:: 1
Neutral:: 6
Distribution:: Left 14%, Center 86%, Right 0%

Who Benefited

Role players, two-way contract players and the Golden State Warriors organization benefited from expanded opportunities, contributing minutes and securing a road victory that highlighted roster depth and coaching adjustments.

Who Impacted

Injured starters, notably Stephen Curry and other sidelined rotation players, suffered missed playing time and delayed returns, requiring extended recovery and increasing the workload on remaining roster members.