In Game 5 against the Houston Rockets, Warriors’ backup point guard Pat Spencer showcased his resilience, engaging in a heated confrontation that led to his ejection after headbutting Rockets center Alperen Şengün. Despite the Warriors’ 131-116 loss, their bench, including Spencer, Moses Moody, and Trayce Jackson-Davis, demonstrated significant energy, outscoring the Rockets 16-14 in the third quarter and cutting a 31-point deficit to 17 in the fourth. Moody emerged as the Warriors’ leading scorer with 25 points, highlighting the bench’s potential despite the overall series setback.
