Golden State Warriors vs Houston Rockets Starting Lineups and Depth Charts
Updated Mar 5, after the final
Projected starting lineups and depth for both teams, by minutes over recent games: Golden State Warriors at Houston Rockets, 5 March 2026. The written preview, odds and model sit on the main preview page.
Projected Starting Fives
Minutes this season| Golden State Warriors | Position | Houston Rockets |
|---|---|---|
Brandin Podziemski 27.5 mpg · 15.9 pts  | PG |  Reed Sheppard 25.4 mpg · 10.7 pts |
De'Anthony Melton 22.4 mpg · 10.0 pts  | SG |  Amen Thompson 36.9 mpg · 15.4 pts |
Draymond Green 26.7 mpg · 3.0 pts  | SF |  Kevin Durant 36.6 mpg · 20.8 pts |
Gui Santos 16.4 mpg · 7.2 pts  | PF |  Tari Eason 26.4 mpg · 10.2 pts |
Al Horford 21.3 mpg · 5.4 pts  | C |  Alperen Sengun 33.9 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 5 March 2026, the Golden State Warriors are expected to start Brandin Podziemski, Draymond Green, De'Anthony Melton, Al Horford and Gui Santos. The Houston Rockets are expected to start Amen Thompson, Kevin Durant, Alperen Sengun, Tari Eason and Reed Sheppard. Ruled out from the usual starters: Moses Moody (Out).
Who is out for Warriors vs Rockets?
For 5 March 2026, 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.