Tue Apr 29 02:50:00 UTC 2025: ## Warriors Rookie Quinten Post Faces “Trial by Fire” in NBA Playoffs

**SAN FRANCISCO** – Rookie Quinten Post’s NBA playoff experience has been a whirlwind. Drafted in the second round last June, the 7-foot center quickly ascended from a two-way contract to a key rotation player for the Golden State Warriors, even starting 14 games. Now, he finds himself crucial to the team’s playoff push against the Houston Rockets.

While Post had a quiet playoff debut (0-3 shooting in Game 1), he bounced back with 12 points in Game 2, second only to Stephen Curry. However, he acknowledges a significant weakness: rebounding. The Rockets, the league’s top rebounding team during the regular season, dominated the boards in both games, a major factor in their Game 2 victory.

Post recognizes the challenge posed by Houston’s size, particularly Steven Adams and Alperen Şengün, and admits he needs to improve his physicality and rebounding. He points out that the Warriors’ smaller lineup makes it difficult to compete on the boards, but emphasizes his personal responsibility to contribute more. Other Warriors, including Draymond Green and Moses Moody, also struggled on the glass.

The series highlights the importance of physicality, with the Rockets employing a noticeably aggressive style. Post acknowledges the increased physical play and the need for the Warriors to respond in kind in Game 3. His experience underscores the stark difference between the regular season and the playoffs, particularly for big men. Despite the challenges, Post, a 44.9% three-point shooter who stretches the floor for the Warriors’ offense, remains optimistic and focused on contributing to Golden State’s playoff run.

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