Golden State Warriors vs Houston Rockets Starting Lineups and Depth Charts
Updated Apr 30, after the final
Projected starting lineups and depth for both teams, by minutes over recent games: Golden State Warriors at Houston Rockets, 30 April 2025. The written preview, odds and model sit on the main preview page.
Projected Starting Fives
Minutes this season| Golden State Warriors | Position | Houston Rockets |
|---|---|---|
Stephen Curry 32.2 mpg · 29.9 pts  | PG |  Fred VanVleet 35.2 mpg · 13.0 pts |
Draymond Green 29.2 mpg · 3.0 pts  | SG |  Amen Thompson 32.2 mpg · 15.4 pts |
Brandin Podziemski 26.9 mpg · 15.9 pts  | SF |  Jabari Smith Jr. 30.1 mpg · 17.6 pts |
De'Anthony Melton 20.2 mpg · 10.0 pts  | PF |  Tari Eason 24.9 mpg · 10.2 pts |
Gary Payton II 15.0 mpg · 5.1 pts  | C |  Alperen Sengun 31.6 mpg · 22.4 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 Golden State Warriors vs Houston Rockets starting lineups?
For 30 April 2025, the Golden State Warriors are expected to start Stephen Curry, Draymond Green, Brandin Podziemski, De'Anthony Melton and Gary Payton II. The Houston Rockets are expected to start Fred VanVleet, Amen Thompson, Alperen Sengun, Jabari Smith Jr. and Tari Eason. Each five comes from the team's recent starts, with injured players taken out.
Who is out for Warriors vs Rockets?
For 30 April 2025, the Golden State Warriors are without 3 players: Kristaps Porzingis (Out), Jimmy Butler (Out) and Moses Moody (Out), and the Houston Rockets are without 5 players: Steven Adams (Out), Clint Capela (Out), Quadir Copeland (Out), Julian Phillips (Out) and Bruce Thornton (Out). Statuses come from the latest injury report and update through the day until tip-off.