Warriors instant analysis: Melton, Podziemski lead way in gutsy overtime win over Durant’s Rockets

HOUSTON – Warriors coach Steve Kerr did not mince words before his Warriors hobbled into Thursday night’s game against the host Rockets at Toyota Center.

“This is probably as beaten up a team as I’ve ever been around in my 12 years with the Warriors,” Kerr said. “I look at it as a great challenge, but also a great opportunity for the young players to get better, to play more, to take on more responsibility.”

Aside from usual suspects Steph Curry (runner’s knee) and Kristaps Porzingis (illness)...