"It felt great, and there was a lot of frustration going into that dunk, because there was a lot of chirping going on out there, Melton said. It was the loudest basket of a 28-point night, as Melton manufactured baskets from all three levels and flew into the paint with abandon for layups and free throws in a near-comeback 113-109 loss."
"Melton missed much of the second half of the 2023-24 season with a back injury, and then all but six games of the 2024-25 campaign with an ACL tear. Since returning to the court in December, the Warriors have been careful to play him no more than around 25 minutes per game."
"We're getting deeper into the season and he's feeling well, Kerr said. It's something Rick (Celebrini) and I will discuss at the end of this week."
De'Anthony Melton showcased his athletic abilities with a powerful poster dunk and 28-point performance in the Warriors' 113-109 loss to the Pelicans. Despite his impressive display across all three levels of scoring, Melton remained on the bench the following night in Memphis due to cautious playing time restrictions. The 27-year-old has been limited to around 25 minutes per game since returning in December following an ACL tear that sidelined him for most of the 2024-25 season. Additionally, he has not yet played both halves of back-to-back games. Warriors coach Steve Kerr and team doctor Rick Celebrini are considering lifting these restrictions as the season progresses and Melton continues to feel healthy.
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