De'Anthony Melton's 23 Points Spark Warriors' Win, Eyes Starting Role

De'Anthony Melton scored a game-high 23 points in just 18 minutes off the bench, shooting 9-of-14 from the field and 4-of-6 from three, leading the Warriors to a 119-97 rout over the Blazers. Melton is averaging 13.7 points on 52.5% shooting (42.5% from deep) over his last eight games, finding his rhythm after missing nearly two seasons with injuries, including a torn ACL. Coach Steve Kerr is increasing his workload, hinting at a potential move into the starting lineup.