Warriors' Brandin Podziemski: Posts 23 points in defeat
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Podziemski recorded 23 points (8-14 FG, 5-8 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, two assists, one block and two steals across 32 minutes during Sunday's 116-93 loss to the Nuggets.
Podziemski matched Kristaps Porzingis with a team-high 23 points during the loss. While Podziemski has fared well in the starting role at point guard, the gap left by Stephen Curry (knee) is still quite noticeable. The team seems destined to finish at the bottom of the Play-In bracket without his contribution, but Podziemski has helped to keep the team above water. He's averaged 14.5 points, 6.4 rebounds, 4.0 assists and 1.0 steals since Curry's exit 21 games ago.
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Warriors' Brandin Podziemski: Reaches 20-point mark once again
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Podziemski logged 22 points (6-13 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 7-8 FT), 10 rebounds, seven assists and two steals over 33 minutes during Friday's 131-126 win over the Wizards.
Podziemski has reached the 20-point mark in three straight games, which marks his longest streak of the season doing so. With Jimmy Butler (knee) and Stephen Curry (knee) sidelined, Podziemski has been forced to embrace a bigger role on offense, but he's certainly thriving in that scenario. He's averaging 16.9 points, 6.5 rebounds, 4.4 assists and 0.9 steals per game in 16 appearances since returning to the starting lineup on a regular basis Feb. 25.
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Warriors' Brandin Podziemski: Records double-double in OT win
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Podziemski supplied 20 points (8-15 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 10 rebounds, six assists, one block and one steal over 40 minutes during Monday's 137-131 overtime win over the Mavericks.
Podziemski bounced back with a solid total after struggling through a rough four-game stretch where he averaged only 10.0 points. The third-year pro has been indispensable during Stephen Curry's (knee) extended absence. Given the Warriors' playoff position with only 10 games remaining, Podziemski will continue to receive every opportunity to produce, with Curry's regular-season return becoming increasingly unlikely.
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Warriors' Brandin Podziemski: Scores 25 points once again
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Podziemski chipped in 25 points (8-15 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 7-9 FT), five rebounds, six assists and two steals across 37 minutes during Sunday's 110-107 loss to the Knicks.
Podziemski was coming off a 25-point effort in Friday's loss to the Timberwolves, and he continues to put up excellent numbers since moving into a starting role. He has started the Warriors' last nine games dating back to Feb. 25, and he's averaging a robust line of 18.4 points, 6.9 rebounds and 4.6 assists per game over that stretch while shooting 38.5 percent from beyond the arc. As long as Stephen Curry (knee) remains sidelined, Podziemski should maintain elevated usage.
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Warriors' Brandin Podziemski: Big double-double in Friday's loss
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Podziemski closed Friday's 127-117 loss to the Timberwolves with 25 points (8-17 FG, 5-10 3Pt, 4-5 FT), 10 rebounds and two assists in 36 minutes.
The third-year guard led the shorthanded Warriors in scoring, and the roster only got thinner as the night progressed with Al Horford (calf), Quinten Post (ankle) and Seth Curry (thigh) all heading to the locker room early. Podziemski has scored more than 20 points in three of the last six games, averaging 18.8 points, 7.0 boards, 3.8 assists, 3.3 threes and 1.0 steals in 35.7 minutes over that stretch, and it doesn't look like his workload or usage are going to be scaled back any time soon.
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Warriors' Brandin Podziemski: Near double-double in OT win
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Podziemski logged 26 points (10-18 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 2-2 FT), nine rebounds and one assist over 40 minutes during the Warriors' 115-113 overtime win over the Rockets on Thursday.
Podziemski got off to a slow start to Wednesday's game but finished strong with 10 points in the third quarter and seven more in overtime to help the Warriors snap their two-game losing streak. His 26 points were a season high, and he was one rebound shy from recording his third double-double of the season. Podziemski has started in each of the Warriors' last four games and should remain a starter for as long as Stephen Curry (knee) is sidelined.
Podziemski recorded 22 points (9-18 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 1-2 FT), seven rebounds and three assists in 37 minutes during Monday's 114-101 loss to the Clippers.
Podziemski posted a solid all-around line in the loss, but lackluster performances with the rest of the first unit weren't enough to turn the tide against the Clippers. He was one of only four Warriors to reach double digits in the contest, with only two other players scoring more than 10 points. Although Podziemski has been a great placeholder for Stephen Curry (knee), the team is in desperate need of more production.
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Warriors' Brandin Podziemski: Productive vs. Memphis
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Podziemski finished with 19 points (6-14 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 4-4 FT), eight rebounds and six assists across 31 minutes during Wednesday's 133-112 win over Memphis.
Podziemski was moved into the starting lineup Wednesday for the 20th time this season (and first since Feb. 3). The third-year pro responded by co-leading the Warriors in rebounds while finishing second in both assists and points. The Warriors' next game takes place Saturday against the Lakers, and it's unclear whether Podziemski will remain in the starting lineup if De'Anthony Melton (knee) is cleared to return.
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Warriors' Brandin Podziemski: Hops into starting lineup
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Podziemski is part of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against Memphis.
Podziemski will make his 20th start of the season for Golden State, as the Warriors deal with a slew of injuries. As a starter, Podziemski is averaging 12.4 points, 5.2 rebounds, 4.2 assists and 1.1 steals across 28.9 minutes.
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Warriors' Brandin Podziemski: Flirts with triple-double
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Podziemski registered 18 points (7-16 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 1-1 FT), 15 rebounds, nine assists and one steal over 37 minutes during Sunday's 128-117 victory over the Nuggets.
Podziemski turned in a huge all-around performance, pulling down a career-best 15 rebounds while finishing just one assist shy of his first triple-double. After starting seven straight games to close January and open February, the young guard has recently shifted back to a reserve role, averaging 11.4 points, 5.0 rebounds, 3.6 assists and 1.0 steals in 28.0 minutes per contest over the five games prior to Sunday's outburst.
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Warriors' Brandin Podziemski: Probable for Saturday
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Podziemski (illness) is listed as probable for Saturday's game against the Lakers.
Podziemski was able to play through an illness during Thursday's 101-97 win over the Suns, though he finished with zero points (0-3 FG, 0-3 3Pt), three rebounds and one assist over just 12 minutes. It appears he's on track to play Saturday, though he could operate off the bench if he's not feeling 100 percent.
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Warriors' Brandin Podziemski: Iffy to return Thursday
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Podziemski is questionable to return to Thursday's game against the Suns due to illness, Sam Gordon of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Podziemski failed to check in during the second period but was spotted warming up ahead of the second half, so it appears he'll have a chance to return to Thursday's matchup. De'Anthony Melton and Will Richard would be in line for an increase in minutes if Podziemski is done for the night.
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Warriors' Brandin Podziemski: Shifting to bench
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Podziemski will be deployed off the bench Thursday against the Suns, Dalton Johnson of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Podziemski will come off the bench for the first time since Jan. 19 as Golden State elects to shake up the starting lineup. He should still be heavily involved with the Warriors missing Stephen Curry (knee) again Thursday.
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Warriors' Brandin Podziemski: Busy on defense in Sunday's win
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Podziemski ended with 12 points (6-10 FG, 0-2 3Pt), five rebounds, six assists and four steals in 22 minutes during Sunday's 111-85 win over Minnesota.
The four steals were a new season high for Podziemski. The third-year guard has started three straight games since Jimmy Butler (knee) was lost for the season, and in that role Podziemski is averaging 10.7 points, 6.0 assists, 4.0 boards and 2.3 steals in 25.7 minutes.
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Warriors' Brandin Podziemski: Starting Tuesday
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Podziemski will start against the Raptors on Tuesday, Danny Emerman of SFStandard.com reports.
After scoring a season-high 24 points in Monday's win over the Heat, Podziemski will join the starting lineup in the absence of Jimmy Butler, who suffered a season-ending torn ACL on Monday. As a starter this season (12 games), Podziemski has averaged 13.5 points, 5.2 rebounds and 3.4 assists in 30.3 minutes per game.
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Warriors' Brandin Podziemski: Coming off bench Saturday
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Podziemski is not in the Warriors' starting lineup against the Jazz on Saturday.
Podziemski drew the start against the Thunder on Friday and had a productive outing, but he'll come off the bench Saturday due to the return of Stephen Curry (ankle). Podziemski has scored in double digits in 10 of his last 12 outings, and over that span he has averaged 12.8 points, 4.1 rebounds, 3.9 assists and 2.2 threes over 26.4 minutes per game.
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Warriors' Brandin Podziemski: Probable for Sunday
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Podziemski (abdomen) is listed as probable for Sunday's game against the Raptors.
Podziemski is dealing with a left abdominal contusion but is still likely to suit up against Toronto on Sunday. The third-year shooting guard has averaged 14.0 points, 4.8 rebounds and 4.6 assists across 29.4 minutes per game off the bench in his last five outings. He has recorded 55.3/40.0/72.7 shooting splits over that stretch.
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Warriors' Brandin Podziemski: Coming off bench
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Podziemski will come off the bench Saturday against the Cavaliers, Anthony Slater of ESPN.com reports.
Podziemski is coming off a dud, posting six points (2-8 FG, 0-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds and one steal across 20 minutes in a loss to the 76ers on Thursday. The Warriors need a spark and will turn to Pat Spencer and Buddy Hield in the backcourt.
Podziemski accumulated 15 points (5-13 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, six assists and one steal in 33 minutes during Saturday's 104-96 win over the Pelicans.
Podziemski moved to the starting lineup due to the absence of Stephen Curry (quadriceps) and posted a decent line, although his shooting numbers left a lot to be desired. Podziemski seems to be finding a new gear on offense and has scored in double digits in six of his last eight contests. He should remain in the starting lineup as long as Curry is out, but with the way he's been scoring, it wouldn't be odd if he ended up moving to the first unit on a permanent basis in the future.
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Warriors' Brandin Podziemski: Starting sans Curry
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Podziemski will start Saturday's game against the Pelicans, Danny Emerman of SFStandard.com reports.
With Stephen Curry (quadriceps) sidelined, Podziemski will get the starting nod. Over his last five starts, the 22-year-old guard has averaged 14.2 points, 5.8 rebounds and 3.6 assists across 31.4 minutes per contest.
