Houston Rockets vs Golden State Warriors Starting Lineups and Depth Charts
Updated Apr 5, after the final
Projected starting lineups and depth for both teams, by minutes over recent games: Houston Rockets at Golden State Warriors, 5 April 2026. 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 26.5 mpg · 10.7 pts  | PG |  Brandin Podziemski 28.5 mpg · 15.9 pts |
Amen Thompson 37.2 mpg · 15.4 pts  | SG |  De'Anthony Melton 23.0 mpg · 10.0 pts |
Kevin Durant 36.4 mpg · 20.8 pts  | SF |  Will Richard 20.4 mpg · 5.2 pts |
Jabari Smith Jr. 35.1 mpg · 17.6 pts  | PF |  Draymond Green 27.5 mpg · 3.0 pts |
Alperen Sengun 33.4 mpg · 22.4 pts  | C |  Gui Santos 20.2 mpg · 7.2 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 5 April 2026, the Houston Rockets are expected to start Amen Thompson, Kevin Durant, Jabari Smith Jr., Alperen Sengun and Reed Sheppard. The Golden State Warriors are expected to start Draymond Green, Brandin Podziemski, Gui Santos, De'Anthony Melton and Will Richard. Ruled out from the usual starters: Moses Moody (Out).
Who is out for Rockets vs Warriors?
For 5 April 2026, 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.