Quinten Post's Quiet Debut: Warriors Prevail Despite Lack of Scoring

On Tuesday, October 22nd, 2025, the Golden State Warriors kicked off their season with a 119-109 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers, weathering a 43-point performance from Luka Doncic. However, the story of the night was not the Warriors' win, but rather the quiet debut of former Boston College standout Quinten Post.

Despite the Warriors' success, Post failed to register a single point, as he did not attempt a single field goal. This lackluster performance can be attributed to the Warriors' offseason move to sign veteran forward Al Horford, which has resulted in a decrease in Post's playing time on nights when Horford is active.

However, Warriors head coach Steve Kerr has assured fans that this situation won't always be the case. Horford will not play the final leg of any back-to-back games this season, leaving the door open for Post to potentially step into the starting lineup on some nights. If Post can shore up his defensive efforts and consistently hit the long ball, the former Eagle could be in for a breakout season in 2025.

Even though he didn't score, Post's two rebounds and two assists resulted in a +5 plus-minus rating on the night, while Horford only managed a -10. This suggests that Post's contributions extend beyond just scoring, and he could play a valuable role for the Warriors this season.