Nine players have made up Golden State\u2019s roster over the last three games, and despite the limited roster, they\u2019ve won two of them. The Warriors defeated a fourth-seeded Denver Nuggets side and a Memphis Grizzlies team desperate for a win, highlighting the impact of their very inexperienced depth.<\/p>\n
Depth on display: \u2014 Golden State Warriors (@warriors) February 26, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Role Players Stepping Up in Crucial Stretch<\/p>\n Different players are stepping up each night to keep the Warriors competitive, with names Dub Nation isn\u2019t used to seeing taking control of the floor. Moses Moody<\/a> delivered 23 points in one game while De\u2019Anthony Melton<\/a> followed with a 28-point performance. Most recently, Will Richard<\/a> dropped 21 points, proving how vital Golden State\u2019s depth has become on the \u00a0offensive end, with unlikely scorers leading the way.<\/p>\n The Warriors have 23 games remaining in the regular season as they continue to fight for postseason positioning. The next seven weeks will be crucial in helping Golden State climb out of the eighth seed. This position must feel like a lifetime for Dub fans, with the seven-time champions stuck outside of a secure playoff spot for weeks.<\/p>\n Injuries Still a Major Concern<\/p>\n It remains unclear how long key injuries will continue to shape these unusual lineups, as Golden State\u2019s injury list stacks up. However, the way the rotation players have responded is a truly promising sign. Maybe they left it a little too late to make a real difference, but their emerging depth boosts confidence and could still play a decisive role for a late playoff charge.<\/p>\n Curry remains the missing piece, and with him out of the Warriors\u2019 lineup<\/a>, playoff hopes become far more uncertain. He was initially expected to start against the Celtics on Feb. 19, but after experiencing ongoing pain and swelling in his knee, the Warriors were forced to delay his return until it really matters most. Golden State is prioritizing Curry\u2019s long-term availability, with medical staff set to re-evaluate him early next week<\/a>.<\/p>\n With a fully healthy squad approaching and the depth performing at this level, the Warriors are placing themselves in a strong and balanced position. If the rotation continues this momentum alongside returning stars, then expect the Warriors to become a serious threat. A threat not only in the playoff race but for championship contention, too.<\/p>\n \u00a9 David Gonzales-Imagn Images<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
EIGHT Dubs in double digits \ud83d\udcaa pic.twitter.com\/xSKNVzTlNC<\/a><\/p>\n![\"Feb](\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28315799_168402037_lowres-1024x683.jpg\")
Feb 22, 2026; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Moses Moody (4) shoots against Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (27) as guard Christian Braun (0) and center Nikola Jokic (15) look on in the first quarter at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: David Gonzales-Imagn Images<\/p>\n