Warriors' De'Anthony Melton: Paces shorthanded Warriors in loss
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Melton finished with 18 points (7-13 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 2-4 FT), three rebounds, one assist and one steal in 25 minutes during Thursday's 121-110 loss to the Celtics.
The 18 points led Golden State on the night, and Melton was one of seven Warriors to reach double digits as the home side went with a balanced attack in the absence of Stephen Curry (knee). Melton has started five straight games with Curry sidelined but hasn't played more than 25 minutes in any of them, averaging 13.4 points, 2.4 assists, 2.2 boards, 2.0 threes and 1,8 steals.
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Warriors' De'Anthony Melton: Turns in 17 points during loss
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Melton provided 17 points (6-7 FG, 5-6 3Pt), three rebounds and seven assists over 25 minutes during Wednesday's 126-113 loss to the Spurs.
Melton has come in handy during Stephen Curry's (knee) absence. Pat Spencer and Brandin Podziemski have lacked the consistency needed to address the gap, which has thrust Melton into a more prominent role. The roster was trimmed after the Buddy Hield/Jonathan Kuminga trade, and it's likely that Melton's role won't be affected much when Curry returns.
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Warriors' De'Anthony Melton: Available Wednesday
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Melton (glute) is available for Wednesday's game against the Spurs.
Melton will shed his questionable tag due to a left gluteal contusion and suit up in Golden State's final game ahead of the All-Star break. The 27-year-old guard has started three consecutive contests, during which he has averaged 10.7 points, 2.7 steals, 1.7 rebounds and 1.3 assists in 24.7 minutes per game.
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Warriors' De'Anthony Melton: Iffy for Wednesday
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Melton is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Spurs due to a left gluteal contusion.
Melton is at risk of missing Wednesday's contest due to a bruised glute. The veteran guard has started each of his last three outings after coming off the bench in all of his first 24 appearances. If Melton can't play, Brandin Podziemski would be the likeliest candidate to move into the first unit.
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Warriors' De'Anthony Melton: Starting Thursday
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Melton is in the Warriors' starting lineup against the Suns on Thursday, Dalton Johnson of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Melton will enter the Warriors' starting lineup for the first time this season while Al Horford reverts to a bench role. Melton has scored in double digits in each of his last five outings, and since the new year he has averaged 14.4 points, 3.5 rebounds, 2.5 assists, 1.8 threes and 1.4 steals over 22.6 minutes per game.
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Warriors' De'Anthony Melton: Will go Thursday
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Melton (knee) will play Thursday against the Suns, Dalton Johnson of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Melton has been dealing with some soreness in his left knee, but he's received clearance to suit up Thursday evening. He's scored in double figures in five straight matchups, averaging 14.8 points in 23.4 minutes per game during that stretch.
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Warriors' De'Anthony Melton: Iffy for Thursday
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Melton (knee) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Suns.
Melton is dealing with left knee soreness and may be in need of a maintenance day. If the veteran guard is unable to play, the Warriors could lean more on Pat Spencer and Will Richard.
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Warriors' De'Anthony Melton: Hits for 18 in Friday's loss
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Melton amassed 18 points (7-13 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 3-3 FT), four rebounds, three assists and two steals in 26 minutes off the bench during Friday's 131-124 loss to the Pistons.
The 28-year-old guard scored in double figures for a fourth straight games as he continues to be a productive part of the Warriors' second unit. Through 13 games in January, Melton averaged 14.7 points, 3.2 boards, 2.2 assists, 1.9 threes and 1.3 steals in 22.5 minutes, but his court time and usage could get a boost to begin February if Stephen Curry (knee) ends up missing any time.
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Warriors' De'Anthony Melton: Off injury report
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Melton (knee) isn't listed on the injury report for Wednesday's game against the Jazz.
Melton sat out Monday's loss to Minnesota -- the second leg of a back-to-back set -- due to left knee injury management. However, he's set to return to action Wednesday. The 27-year-old guard has played at least 20 minutes in five straight appearances, averaging 13.8 points, 3.4 rebounds, 3.2 assists and 1.2 steals across 21.6 minutes per tilt over that stretch.
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Warriors' De'Anthony Melton: Will play Sunday, not Monday
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Melton (knee) is available for Sunday's game against Minnesota.
Melton popped up on the injury report due to left knee injury management, but he will be available for Sunday's game that was postponed from Saturday. He scored 22 points in 23 minutes during the Warriors' 123-115 loss to the Mavericks on Thursday, which was Golden State's second game without Jimmy Butler (knee -- ACL). Melton will not play in the second-leg of Golden State's back-to-back set Monday in a rematch against Minnesota, per Jack.
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Warriors' De'Anthony Melton: Iffy for Sunday
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Melton (knee) is questionable for Sunday's game in Minnesota due to left knee injury management, Anthony Slater of ESPN.com reports.
With Saturday's matchup with the Timberwolves getting postponed until Sunday, the Warriors are now scheduled to play a back-to-back set against Minnesota. Melton has yet to play both ends of back-to-back sets since making his season debut in early December after completing his recovery from ACL surgery, so he'll presumably sit Monday if he ends up playing Sunday. Official word on Melton's status for Sunday should arrive closer to the 5:30 p.m. ET tipoff.
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Warriors' De'Anthony Melton: Chips in 22 points off bench
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Melton posted 22 points (9-15 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 3-6 FT), three rebounds, two assists, two steals and one block over 23 minutes during the Warriors' 123-115 loss to the Mavericks on Thursday.
Melton and Stephen Curry (38 points) provided most of the scoring punch for the Warriors on Thursday. Melton also led Golden State with a plus-22 point differential while posting his fourth 20-plus-point performance in his last eight outings. Jimmy Butler (knee) is out for the season, and with Jonathan Kuminga (knee) leaving during Thursday's contest, Melton is in line to serve in an expanded role off the bench for the foreseeable future.
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Warriors' De'Anthony Melton: Removed from injury report
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Melton (knee) is off the injury report for Tuesday's game against the Raptors.
The Warriors are clearing Melton for the second half of their back-to-back set after he rested Monday. The guard is trending up in January, averaging 15.1 points, 3.4 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.0 steals in 22.4 minutes per contest over his last eight games and could handle increased usage with Jimmy Butler (knee) done for the season.
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Warriors' De'Anthony Melton: Won't suit up Monday
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Melton has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Heat due to left knee injury management.
Melton will be held out of the front end of Golden State's back-to-back set, and his next opportunity to play will come Tuesday against the Raptors. With the 27-year-old guard sidelined, Will Richard, Gary Payton and Buddy Hield are candidates for an uptick in playing time.
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Warriors' De'Anthony Melton: Pops for 23 points from bench
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Melton ended with 23 points (9-14 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 1-1 FT), two rebounds and one assist in 18 minutes during Tuesday's 119-97 victory over the Trail Blazers.
Melton logged his fifth double-digit scoring performance over his past six games, and one of those appearances also garnered a 20-plus point performance. His swift work in only 18 minutes was impressive, and his efforts have been a difference-maker during the Warriors' recent 4-2 run. He's averaged 15.3 points, 3.2 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 1.0 steals over the past six games.
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Warriors' De'Anthony Melton: Scores 22 points in win
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Melton posted 22 points (8-12 FG, 5-9 3Pt, 1-2 FT), three rebounds and one steal in 25 minutes during Wednesday's 120-113 win over the Bucks.
Melton was a major bright spot for the Warriors and posted a season-high 22 points. He still has restrictions, including during back-to-back sets, but he's trending up with averages of 12.2 points, 4.3 rebounds, 1.5 assists, 1.7 steals, 0.5 blocks and 2.0 three-pointers in 24.2 minutes over his last six games.
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Warriors' De'Anthony Melton: Back in action Saturday
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Melton (rest) will play Saturday against the Jazz.
Melton is no longer appearing on the injury report after missing Friday's game against the Thunder. Over his last five games, Melton is averaging 7.8 points, 3.2 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 1.6 steals.
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Warriors' De'Anthony Melton: Sitting out Friday
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Melton is out for Friday's game against the Thunder due to left knee injury management.
Coming off ACL surgery last year, Melton isn't yet cleared to play both ends of back-to-back sets. The expectation is that he'll be available Saturday against Utah. The likes of Pat Spencer, Gary Payton and Buddy Hield should help fill out the backcourt minutes for the short-handed Warriors on Friday.
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Warriors' De'Anthony Melton: Iffy for Friday
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Melton (knee) is listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Thunder.
Melton may miss the front end of this back-to-back set due to left knee injury management, which would leave more minutes available for the likes of Will Richard, Gary Payton and Buddy Hield. Over his last five appearances, Melton has averaged 7.8 points, 3.2 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 1.6 steals across 20.6 minutes per game.
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Warriors' De'Anthony Melton: Available for Monday
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Melton (knee) is good to go for Monday's game versus Brooklyn.
This is an expected update for Melton after he missed the front end of this back-to-back set Sunday against Toronto. Across eight appearances, Melton is averaging 7.5 points, 2.1 assists, 1.3 rebounds and 1.6 steals in 18.5 minutes per contest.
