Houston Rockets vs Golden State Warriors Starting Lineups and Depth Charts
Updated Nov 26, after the final
Projected starting lineups and depth for both teams, by minutes over recent games: Houston Rockets at Golden State Warriors, 26 November 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 |
|---|---|---|
Reed Sheppard 24.2 mpg · 10.7 pts  | PG |  Stephen Curry 31.0 mpg · 29.9 pts |
Amen Thompson 36.4 mpg · 15.4 pts  | SG |  Will Richard 17.7 mpg · 5.2 pts |
Kevin Durant 36.1 mpg · 20.8 pts  | SF |  Gary Payton II 11.3 mpg · 5.1 pts |
Jabari Smith Jr. 33.1 mpg · 17.6 pts  | PF |  Draymond Green 28.8 mpg · 3.0 pts |
Alperen Sengun 36.8 mpg · 22.4 pts  | C |  Brandin Podziemski 28.2 mpg · 15.9 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 26 November 2025, the Houston Rockets are expected to start Alperen Sengun, Amen Thompson, Jabari Smith Jr., Kevin Durant and Reed Sheppard. The Golden State Warriors are expected to start Stephen Curry, Will Richard, Gary Payton II, Draymond Green and Brandin Podziemski. Each five comes from the team's recent starts, with injured players taken out.
Who is out for Rockets vs Warriors?
For 26 November 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.