"I wasn't expecting to go back in but you've got to be prepared for anything, Cryer said. First NBA overtime, they threw me in there, so I just wanted to make the most of it. But instead of wilting under the pressure of unforeseen circumstances, the Houstonian on a two-way contract steeled himself against the Rockets and even made a 3-pointer."
"Playing against Kevin Durant and a lot of those bigger guys, they probably didn't even know who were were when we checked in, Cryer said. We had to go out there and be the aggressors and show them. Their names might have been unknown, but the effort they showed was the kind Golden State has long-prided itself on."
"Despite having six rotation players on the injury report, Green and the Warriors have not let such circumstances dictate their effort. After all, grit is the expectation for a franchise and a locker room that has won four titles in the past 11 years."
LJ Cryer, an undrafted rookie on a two-way contract, unexpectedly entered overtime in his first game back from a hamstring injury during a Warriors-Rockets matchup in Houston. Playing before his hometown crowd, Cryer scored 12 points in 20 minutes and helped secure a 115-113 victory. Three two-way players—Cryer, Malevy Leons, and Nate Williams—saw significant playing time for Golden State. Despite six rotation players on the injury report, the Warriors maintained their trademark effort and competitiveness. Cryer noted that opposing teams may not have recognized the two-way players, allowing them to be aggressive. The Warriors' resilience reflects their championship pedigree, continuing to lead the league in three-point attempts while adapting to roster constraints.
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