Golden State Warriors and Houston Rockets injury reports

The Houston Rockets host the Golden State Warriors in Texas on Saturday evening.

Both teams have announced their injury reports for the game (updated at 2:30 a.m. Eastern Time).

The Warriors have ruled out Steph Curry and De'Anthony Melton.

Brandin Podziekmsi is available while Andrew Wiggins is likely.

However, Steve Kerr has already stated that Wiggins will be in the starting lineup.

Via Sam Gordon of The San Francisco Chronicle on Friday: “Kerr emphasized that the Warriors are proceeding cautiously with De'Anthony Melton's strained back, as Melton played in just 33 games with the Philadelphia 76ers last season due to his back problems. Kerr also confirmed that Andrew Wiggins will start against the Rockets on Saturday.”

Meanwhile, the Rockets will be without Steven Adams, N'Faly Dante, Jack McVeigh and Nate Williams.

The Warriors are 4-1 in their first five games of the new season.

Most recently, they defeated Zion Williamson and the New Orleans Pelicans (at home) by a score of 104-89.

Buddy Hield led the way with 21 points, two rebounds, three assists, one steal and one block while shooting 8/19 from the field in 29 minutes of play.

As for the Rockets, they are 3-2 in their first five games of the new season.

Most recently, they defeated Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks (away) with a score of 108-102.

Jalen Green led the way with 23 points, 12 rebounds, four assists, a steal and a block while shooting 9/21 from the field in 36 minutes of play.