Warriors' Brandin Podziemski: Posts 19 points with first unit
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Podziemski amassed 19 points (8-18 FG, 3-8 3Pt), three rebounds, five assists, two blocks and one steal in 34 minutes during Tuesday's 124-106 win over the Pelicans.
Podziemski served as Stephen Curry's (ankle) replacement during Tuesday's win, and the former responded with a well-rounded performance. With Buddy Hield alongside Podziemski, the backcourt was on point compared to the Warriors' frontcourt, which relied on the bench to bolster its fortunes. Curry should return soon, but Podziemski is likely to start again if Curry's absence is extended.
Podziemski is in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game versus the Pelicans, Kendra Andrews of ESPN.com reports.
Podziemski will replace Stephen Curry (ankle) in the starting five Tuesday. Podziemski is averaging 6.3 points, 5.7 rebounds and 3.0 assists in 24.7 minutes across three appearances this season but should see an uptick in playing time now that he is entering the starting lineup.
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Warriors' Brandin Podziemski: Fails to score in victory
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Podziemski finished with zero points (0-5 FG, 0-4 3Pt), seven rebounds, four assists and one steal over 25 minutes during Wednesday's 139-104 win over the Trail Blazers.
Podziemski was a candidate to start this season after the departure of Klay Thompson but came off the bench in Golden State's regular-season opener. However, the 21-year-old guard's 25 minutes played suggest he will still be heavily featured in the backcourt rotation. Podziemski also posted a team-high plus-34 point differential without scoring.
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Warriors' Brandin Podziemski: Drops 16 off bench Friday
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Podziemski scored 16 points (6-15 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT) while adding four rebounds, three steals and two assists in 21 minutes off the bench during Friday's 132-74 preseason rout of the Lakers.
While De'Anthony Melton got the start at shooting guard for the Warriors, Podziemski saw just as many minutes and was more productive. The second-year player missed Tuesday's game due to a broken nose, but he wore a mask Friday and didn't seem to have any issues. Podziemski will be counted on this season to replace some of the offense lost when Klay Thompson left for Dallas, but it's still not clear if he'll get a chance to start in the backcourt alongside Stephen Curry.
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Warriors' Brandin Podziemski: Expected to play with mask
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Podziemski (nose) is still waiting for a mask and won't play in Tuesday's preseason game against the Lakers in Las Vegas, Kendra Andrews of ESPN.com reports.
While Podziemski will miss Tuesday's contest, he's expected to be fine and play through a broken nose once he acquires a fitted mask, per Anthony Slater of The Athletic. After a strong rookie season, Podziemski is competing with De'Anthony Melton for the starting shooting-guard spot vacated by Klay Thompson.
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Warriors' Brandin Podziemski: Suffers broken nose
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Podziemski suffered a broken nose during Sunday's 111-93 preseason win over the Pistons, Monte Poole of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
The Warriors labeled Podziemski's injury as a contusion before further evaluation revealed a fracture. Podziemski will be fitted for a mask and won't play in Tuesday's preseason game against the Lakers, but he could be ready to go for the Warriors' exhibition finale versus the Lakers on Friday.
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Warriors' Brandin Podziemski: Heads to locker room Sunday
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Podziemski exited Sunday's preseason game against the Pistons and headed for the locker room, Monte Poole of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Podziemski took a hard fall early in the third quarter and headed to the locker room. Buddy Hield and Gary Payton will likely get more run if Podziemski is unable to return.
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Warriors' Brandin Podziemski: Won't return Sunday
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Podziemski is out for the remainder of Sunday's preseason game against the Pistons due to a nose contusion, Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN.com reports.
Podziemski took an elbow to the face early in the third quarter and will not be able to return. He concludes the contest with 12 points (4-7 FG, 2-2 FT, 2-3 3Pt), four rebounds, four assists and two steals in 19 minutes.
Warriors' Brandin Podziemski: Coming off bench Friday
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Podziemski will play a reserve role in Friday's preseason tilt against the Kings, Anthony Slater of The Athletic reports.
The Warriors continue to shuffle their starting lineup around in the third exhibition game of the season. De'Anthony Melton got the first look at shooting guard, Podziemski the second and Moses Moody will get the nod Friday. Podziemski is competing for a starting role in the lineup once the regular season tips off.
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Warriors' Brandin Podziemski: Part of first unit
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Podziemski will start Wednesday's preseason game against the Kings, Anthony Slater of The Athletic reports.
Podziemski played 19 minutes off the bench during Golden State's preseason opener, but he'll replace De'Anthony Melton at the shooting guard spot Wednesday. The second-year sharpshooter went 1-for-9 from the field in the opener and is competing with Melton for a starting position in the regular season.
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Warriors' Brandin Podziemski: Poor shooting in preseason opener
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Podziemski posted four points (1-9 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 2-4 FT), five rebounds, four assists and two steals in 19 minutes during Saturday's 91-90 preseason win over the Clippers.
Given his familiarity with the organization and the upside he showed as a rookie, Podziemski is getting a shot to compete for the starting spot left by Klay Thompson's departure. However, veteran free-agent acquisition De'Anthony Melton got the first crack, with Podziemski and Buddy Hield operating off the bench. Melton's the best defender of the group, which likely gives him the upper hand, especially if Podziemski and Hield aren't lighting it up from deep.
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Warriors' Brandin Podziemski: Not starting in preseason contest
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Podziemski is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's preseason game against the Clippers, Kendra Andrews of ESPN.com reports.
The Warriors have quite a battle at the shooting guard position, and while Podziemski could have a shot at playing steady minutes, head coach Steve Kerr has decided to start De'Anthony Melton alongside Stephen Curry in the backcourt. Podzmienski will see minutes off the bench and could get the chance to start in an upcoming preseason game for Golden State.
