De'Anthony Melton: Warriors' Lifesaver

0:00For the Golden State Warriors, it's March 6th. Here's what's happening. Make sure you're subscribed so you never miss an update. The Golden State Warriors gambled on Anthony Melton with a signing back in 2024. His strong defense and score in touch made him worth the risk, even after he missed 44 games the prior year due to a back problem. Now, two years later, that move is paying big dividends in the 2025-2026 season. Men sat out the team's first 22 games, but is suited up for 34 of the next 42. He's putting up 12.7 points, 2.9 rebounds, 2.4 assists, and 1.6 deals in just 22.6. Minutes per game, scaled to 36 minutes that jumps to over 20 points and nearly 3 deals. With Jimmy Butler's sideline for the year by a knee injury and Stephen Curry dealing with his own health issues, fans and analysts see Melton as a real, lifesaver. His versatility on the wings has kept the Warriors from falling apart, especially alongside

1:02their younger roster. In his latest game, Melton exploded for 23 points, 6 rebounds, 3 steals, and 2 blocks to help snag a close, 113 to 1, 115 win over the Houston Rockets. It's his third 20 plus point effort in 5 games. Over his past 22 outings, he's averaging 15.4 points in under 24 minutes, fueling an 11 win, 11 loss stretch. Without their top stars, the Warriors' patience through his injury woes looks smart as Melton keeps delivering on both ends. The Daily News Now is powered by our sponsor, Link in the Description. Your pillow just got smarter. It plays your podcast and music, S-O-L-I, solely pillow.com