Houston Rockets vs Golden State Warriors Starting Lineups and Depth Charts
Updated May 2, after the final
Projected starting lineups and depth for both teams, by minutes over recent games: Houston Rockets at Golden State Warriors, 2 May 2025. The written preview, odds and model sit on the main preview page.
Projected Starting Fives
Minutes this season| Houston Rockets | Position | Golden State Warriors |
|---|---|---|
Fred VanVleet 35.2 mpg · 13.0 pts  | PG |  Stephen Curry 32.2 mpg · 29.9 pts |
Amen Thompson 32.2 mpg · 15.4 pts  | SG |  Draymond Green 29.2 mpg · 3.0 pts |
Jabari Smith Jr. 30.1 mpg · 17.6 pts  | SF |  Brandin Podziemski 26.9 mpg · 15.9 pts |
Tari Eason 24.9 mpg · 10.2 pts  | PF |  De'Anthony Melton 20.2 mpg · 10.0 pts |
Alperen Sengun 31.6 mpg · 22.4 pts  | C |  Gary Payton II 15.0 mpg · 5.1 pts |
Starters are not published in advance. These five are the heaviest minute-earners on each contracted roster who can cover all five positions between them. Every game's starting lineups →
Depth chart
Quick answers2 questions
What are the Houston Rockets vs Golden State Warriors starting lineups?
For 2 May 2025, the Houston Rockets are expected to start Fred VanVleet, Amen Thompson, Alperen Sengun, Jabari Smith Jr. and Tari Eason. The Golden State Warriors are expected to start Stephen Curry, Draymond Green, Brandin Podziemski, De'Anthony Melton and Gary Payton II. Each five comes from the team's recent starts, with injured players taken out.
Who is out for Rockets vs Warriors?
For 2 May 2025, the Houston Rockets are without 5 players: Steven Adams (Out), Clint Capela (Out), Quadir Copeland (Out), Julian Phillips (Out) and Bruce Thornton (Out), and the Golden State Warriors are without 3 players: Kristaps Porzingis (Out), Jimmy Butler (Out) and Moses Moody (Out). Statuses come from the latest injury report and update through the day until tip-off.