The Warriors handled business in Houston on Sunday, taking a 1-0 lead over the Rockets with a gritty 95-85 win. And if you caught the game, you already know—Stephen Curry and Jimmy Butler were cooking. They combined for 56 points, and honestly, it looked like they were just hooping at the park.
Now here’s where things get a little weird. Brandin Podziemski, the only other Warrior to hit double figures, might not be good to go for Game 2. Yeah, seriously. He wasn’t even listed on the injury report at first. Then out of nowhere—he’s questionable.
Turns out, the rookie’s battling an illness. Steve Kerr said he got through shootaround, which is a good sign. But he’ll still need to go through warmups before they decide if he’s playing. Kerr also mentioned it could be something he ate. Which, let’s be honest, is the most frustrating kind of sick.
Since mid-February, right after Golden State pulled off the Jimmy Butler trade, Brandin Podziemski has held down a starting spot. And honestly? He’s earned every bit of that role.
In Game 1 against Houston, the rookie stepped up big time. He dropped 14 points and led the team in plus-minus at +17. During the regular season, he quietly put together a solid sophomore campaign—11.7 points, 5.1 boards, 3.4 assists, and a steal per game. His shooting splits? Pretty clean too: 44.5% from the field, 37.2% from deep, and 75.8% at the line.
This is a developing story…
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