Warriors Player Ratings: Lendeborg’s 25 Points Not Enough In Loss Against Rockets
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The Golden State Warriors had no shortage of individual performances to build around, but their defensive struggles and inefficient shooting ultimately proved too costly in a 115-108 loss to the Houston Rockets.
Yaxel Lendeborg led Golden State with 25 points and 10 rebounds, while Stephen Curryexited the game after only six minutes of action. Brandin Podziemski contributed 22 points, but the Warriors couldn’t consistently contain Houston’s attack.
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The Rockets shot 50.6% from the field and dominated the paint 50-34, while Kevin Durant, Alperen Sengun, Fred VanVleet, and Amen Thompson all finished in double figures. Houston also generated 19 fast-break points compared to Golden State’s seven, creating a consistent advantage in transition.
Despite grabbing 48 rebounds and knocking down 17 three-pointers, Golden State struggled to find efficient offense inside the arc and couldn’t overcome Houston’s physicality.
Yaxel Lendeborg: A-
Game Stats: 25 PTS, 10 REB, 2 STL, 2 TOV, 9-19 FG, 2-7 3-PT FG, 5-8 FT, 36 MIN
Lendeborg delivered Golden State’s best individual performance, recording a 25-point, 10-rebound double-double. He consistently generated scoring opportunities and provided the Warriors with an offensive spark. Although his three-point shooting wasn’t particularly efficient, his overall production was impressive.
Brandin Podziemski: B+
Game Stats: 22 PTS, 6 REB, 4 AST, 2 STL, 1 TOV, 7-15 FG, 4-11 3-PT FG, 4-5 FT, 37 MIN
Podziemski provided a valuable scoring contribution with 22 points, six rebounds, and four assists. His four three-pointers helped keep Golden State competitive, although he needed 15 shots to reach his scoring total. His production was encouraging, but Houston’s offensive efficiency ultimately overshadowed it.
LJ Cryer: B+
Game Stats: 13 PTS, 1 REB, 1 AST, 4-9 FG, 3-8 3-PT FG, 2-2 FT, 18 MIN
Cryer delivered a productive scoring performance off the bench, adding 13 points and three three-pointers. His shooting helped Golden State maintain some offensive rhythm, and he took care of the ball. A strong contribution in limited minutes.
Draymond Green: B
Game Stats: 7 PTS, 5 REB, 7 AST, 1 BLK, 1 TOV, 3-5 FG, 1-1 3-PT FG, 27 MIN
Green was one of Golden State’s more dependable contributors, finishing with seven points, five rebounds, and seven assists. His playmaking helped create opportunities, and he was efficient offensively. However, the Warriors needed more defensive control from their veteran leader against Houston’s dominant interior attack.
De’Anthony Melton: B
Game Stats: 11 PTS, 4 REB, 4 AST, 1 BLK, 2 TOV, 3-7 FG, 3-7 3-PT FG, 2-2 FT, 25 MIN
Melton supplied 11 points and four assists, knocking down three three-pointers to provide a perimeter scoring boost. His defensive activity was solid, but he couldn’t consistently create enough offense to shift the game’s momentum.
Will Richard: B-
Game Stats: 9 PTS, 4 REB, 1 STL, 2 TOV, 3-6 FG, 2-3 3-PT FG, 1-2 FT, 19 MIN
Richard added nine points and four rebounds while shooting efficiently from the field. His two three-pointers were useful, though two turnovers and limited playmaking kept his overall impact modest.
Charles Bassey: C+
Game Stats: 7 PTS, 6 REB, 1 BLK, 3-4 FG, 1-2 FT, 13 MIN
Bassey was productive in limited minutes, finishing with seven points and six rebounds while shooting efficiently. His energy around the basket gave Golden State a useful interior presence, and he added a block without committing a turnover.
Georges Niang: C
Game Stats: 5 PTS, 5 REB, 1-7 FG, 1-3 3-PT FG, 2-3 FT, 19 MIN
Niang struggled offensively, shooting just 1-7 from the field. His five rebounds were a positive, and he avoided turnovers, but Golden State needed more reliable shooting from its bench to keep pace with Houston.
Al Horford: D+
Game Stats: 2 PTS, 1 REB, 4 AST, 1-7 FG, 0-5 3-PT FG, 21 MIN
Horford had a difficult night shooting, converting only one of seven field-goal attempts and missing all five three-pointers. His four assists were a positive, but Golden State needed significantly more offensive production from its starting frontcourt.
Gui Santos: D
Game Stats: 3 REB, 1 AST, 1 BLK, 4 TOV, 0-3 FG, 0-2 3-PT FG, 12 MIN
Santos contributed three rebounds and a block, but four turnovers in 12 minutes significantly hurt his performance. His inability to convert any of his three field-goal attempts also limited his offensive contribution.
Stephen Curry: N/A
Game Stats: 3 PTS, 1 TOV, 1-3 FG, 1-2 3-PT FG, 6 MIN
Curry’s night was cut short after just six minutes, leaving him with limited opportunities to influence the outcome. His lone three-pointer was a small positive, but his brief appearance makes it difficult to fairly evaluate his performance.
Graham Ike: N/A
Game Stats: 4 PTS, 1 AST, 1-2 FG, 0-1 3-PT FG, 2-2 FT, 4 MIN
Ike made the most of his limited playing time, converting both free throws and contributing an assist. His brief appearance offered little opportunity for a larger impact, but he was efficient in his minutes.
Malevy Leons: N/A
Game Stats: 3 REB, 2 BLK, 0-1 FG, 0-1 3-PT FG, 4 MIN
Leons made his presence felt defensively with two blocks in only four minutes. Although he didn’t score, his rim protection was a bright spot in a game where Golden State struggled to contain Houston’s interior scoring.