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Melton, Podziemski lead way in Warriors' overtime win over Durant, Rockets
Brandin Podziemski scored 26 points and De'Anthony Melton added 23 to lead the injury-depleted Warriors to a narrow 115-113 overtime victory over the Rockets.
- On Thursday night at the Toyota Center, short-handed Golden State Warriors beat the Houston Rockets 115-113 in overtime, with Brandin Podziemski scoring 26 points and De'Anthony Melton adding 23.
- Amid season‑long injuries, runner's knee has sidelined Steph Curry since Jan. 30, and Kerr called this roster the most 'beaten up' in his 12 years.
- Podziemski finished OT by scoring seven points and grabbing nine rebounds, while Durant missed crucial free throws after Melton fouled him, and Melton's putback with five seconds left sealed the win.
- The win snapped Golden State's two-game skid, and Houston's record dropped to 38-23 with a 1-6 overtime record, despite six Warriors in double figures.
- Golden State heads to Oklahoma City on Saturday while Houston hosts Portland on Friday, the Warriors expect Stephen Curry to be re-evaluated around Tuesday, and Steve Kerr praised Draymond Green as `Vintage Draymond` for his defense and leadership.
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Short-handed Warriors outlast Rockets in OT
De'Anthony Melton converted a second-chance basket with 5.3 seconds remaining, and the short-handed Golden State Warriors held on for a 115-113 overtime victory over the host Houston Rockets on Thursday.
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