GSW • Center • #21
The Warriors are without Jimmy Butler (pelvis/glute) for Game 3, resulting in Kuminga moving into the starting lineup. But that is not the only change. After going small in the first two games, the Warriors will move Post into the starting five, with Moses Moody coming off the bench. This change should provide a greater deterrent to Alperen Sengun, who played well against smaller lineups in Games 1 and 2.
about 11 hours ago
April 27, 2025 12:10 AM
GSW • Guard • #7
about 8 hours ago
After providing minimal value in the first two games of the series, Hield came to life in Game 3. Jimmy Butler’s absence meant more playing time, and the veteran guard was up to the task. Hield was one of two Warriors to make five three-pointers on the night, with Stephen Curry being the other. His production off the bench helped compensate for spot starter Jonathan Kuminga, who recorded a 7/1/2 line in 17 minutes, providing limited offensive value as Butler’s replacement. Kuminga was excellent defensively, helping limit Jalen Green. Game 4 is on Monday, with the Warriors holding a 2-1 series lead.
GSW • Guard • #0
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Given his limited offensive repertoire, Payton is the player opposing defenses tend to leave alone when he’s on the court. With Jimmy Butler (pelvis/glute) sidelined for Game 3, there was a need for GPII to make the Rockets pay. And that’s what happened in the fourth quarter. At one stage, Payton scored nine straight Warriors points, helping to put Game 3 in the win column. Even if Butler is back for Game 4 on Monday, the Warriors will need Payton to make the Rockets pay for leaving him alone if they continue to take that approach.
GSW • Guard • #30
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With Jimmy Butler (pelvis/glute) unavailable, Curry was due to receive even more defensive attention from the Rockets in Game 3. And their approach paid dividends early, with the Warriors’ sharpshooter making one of his first five shots. But he would get going in the second quarter, not slowing up until Golden State secured a 2-1 series lead. Curry has scored 30 points or more in two of three games thus far. Game 4 is on Monday night, with the Warriors aiming to take a 3-1 lead.
HOU • Center • #28
about 8 hours ago
After victimizing the Warriors in the first two games of the series, Sengun was held in check Saturday night. Golden State’s decision to start Quentin Post meant the Rockets’ center had to contend with more size at the start of the game, and he struggled. Making matters worse was Sengun’s 1-of-6 night from the foul line. A 69.2 percent foul shooting during the regular season, that’s going to be an area of difficulty for Sengun, but he can’t be as poor as he was on Saturday. Now trailing two games to one, the Rockets will look to even the series on Monday.
LAC • Center • #40
about 10 hours ago
Zubac has recorded a double-double in three of the series’ first four games, with Saturday’s effort including a complete stat line. The Clippers’ center has done his best defensively to make life difficult for Nikola Jokic. Although he hasn’t always been successful, Zubac has still managed to make significant contributions offensively. The Clippers now head to Denver for Game 5, scheduled for Tuesday night, with the series tied at two games apiece.
DEN • Center • #15
about 10 hours ago
With his team facing a 3-1 deficit, Jokic was dominant in Saturday’s Game 4 victory. While he finished two assists shy of a triple-double, the Nuggets center recorded the fourth 30/20 game of his postseason career. While Jokic being the focal point offensively is unsurprising, he’s either scored or assisted on a staggering 55.5 percent of the Nuggets’ points in this series. With the series now tied at two games apiece, the Nuggets host Game 5 on Tuesday.
Source: Keerthika Uthayakuma
