Golden State Warriors vs Houston Rockets Starting Lineups and Depth Charts
Updated Nov 7, with the latest lineups and odds
Projected starting lineups and depth for both teams, by minutes over recent games: Golden State Warriors at Houston Rockets, 11 November 2026. The written preview, odds and model sit on the main preview page.
Projected Starting Fives
Projected minutes| Golden State Warriors | Position | Houston Rockets |
|---|---|---|
Brandin Podziemski 33.6 mpg · 15.9 pts  | PG |  Fred VanVleet 32.4 mpg · 13.0 pts |
Stephen Curry 30.6 mpg · 29.9 pts  | SG |  Amen Thompson 33.4 mpg · 15.4 pts |
Will Richard 15.0 mpg · 5.2 pts  | SF |  Kevin Durant 34.2 mpg · 20.8 pts |
Yaxel Lendeborg 32.1 mpg · 21.0 pts  | PF |  Jabari Smith Jr. 35.0 mpg · 17.6 pts |
Draymond Green 25.8 mpg · 3.0 pts  | C |  Alperen Sengun 35.3 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 11 November 2026, the Golden State Warriors are expected to start Yaxel Lendeborg, Brandin Podziemski, Stephen Curry, Draymond Green and Will Richard. The Houston Rockets are expected to start Jabari Smith Jr., Kevin Durant, Amen Thompson, Alperen Sengun and Fred VanVleet. Each five comes from the team's recent starts, with injured players taken out.
Who is out for Warriors vs Rockets?
For 11 November 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.