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Horford Debuts, Warriors Beat Lakers as Kerr Highlights New Flexibility

Al Horford's versatile first run signaled a deeper frontcourt rotation designed to ease Draymond Green's center burden.

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SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - MAY 10: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors reacts towards Jonathan Kuminga #00 and Brandin Podziemski #2 during the second quarter against the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game Three of the Western Conference Second Round NBA Playoffs at Chase Center on May 10, 2025 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • Golden State opened the preseason with a 111-103 win over the Lakers on Sunday at Chase Center, pulling away with a dominant third quarter.
  • In 14 minutes off the bench, Al Horford posted three points, four rebounds, three assists and three blocks in his Warriors debut.
  • Stephen Curry praised Horford as a high-IQ, championship-caliber fit who already showed 'unspoken chemistry' in early actions.
  • Steve Kerr started small with Curry, Brandin Podziemski, Moses Moody, Jimmy Butler and Green, but emphasized Green won't log heavy minutes at center thanks to added depth.
  • Moses Moody led the Warriors with 19 points, Curry added 14 in under 15 minutes, and Podziemski returned to action after offseason core and wrist surgeries with full clearance granted in September.