Is Jonathan Kuminga playing tonight against Rockets? Latest on Warriors forward's availability for Emirates NBA Cup Quarterfinal (Dec. 11)
Jonathan Kuminga will be part of the Golden State Warriors' lineup for their NBA Cup quarterfinal game against the Houston Rockets on Wednesday. The young forward has been putting up solid performances for the Warriors this season.
While he initially saw fluctuating minutes and was occasionally out of the starting lineup, Kuminga now appears to have secured a regular spot in the starting five for the foreseeable future.
Kuminga's most recent appearance came during the Warriors' 114-106 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday. He played 30 minutes, contributing 20 points, seven rebounds and two assists.
Following the win, Kuminga shared his thoughts on his growing role within the team and his desire to make a more significant impact as a consistent starter.
"It’s a blessing to be in that position," Kuminga said. "I feel like it’s more of an encouragement for me to just keep doing what I’ve always been doing and working hard. I’m happy to be back in the starting lineup."
This season, Kuminga has been averaging 15.0 points per game on 44.8% shooting, including 30.8% from beyond the arc. In addition, he is contributing 4.3 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.0 steal per game.
Kuminga has faced the Rockets twice already this season. In their first encounter, he recorded 23 points, while in the second matchup, he exploded for a career-high 33 points.
How to watch Jonathan Kuminga in action during Warriors vs. Rockets game?
The Golden State Warriors vs. Houston Rockets NBA Cup quarterfinal is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, Dec. 11, at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas. The game will tip off at 9:30 p.m. EST (6:30 p.m. PT).
The Warriors vs. Rockets game will be telecast live on TNT while hoops fans will have an option to stream the game on the NBA League Pass and Fubo TV app and website (regional restrictions maybe applicable).