Jonathan Kuminga Made Golden State Warriors History Against Rockets

Jonathan Kuminga scored 33 points against the Houston Rockets.

Mar 11, 2024; San Antonio, Texas, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga (00) reacts to a call by an official during the first half against the San Antonio Spurs at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images / Scott Wachter-Imagn Images

On Thursday evening, the Golden State Warriors hosted the Houston Rockets at the Chase Center.

Despite playing without Steph Curry and Draymond Green, the Warriors were able to win by a score of 99-93.

Jonathan Kuminga went off for 33 points, six rebounds, two assists and one block while shooting 13/22 from the field and 3/6 from the three-point range in 33 minutes of playing time.

KUMINGA GOING OFF 🔥

Tough and-1 for a new career-high 33 PTS!

Puts GSW up 5 in the closing seconds on NBA TV. pic.twitter.com/I3225uvGKR

— NBA (@NBA) December 6, 2024

Kuminga also made Warriors history with his performance.

Via StatMamba: "Jonathan Kuminga tonight:

33 PTS
7 REB
3 3PM

The youngest Warriors forward to record multiple 30-point games since Chris Webber (1994)."

Jonathan Kuminga tonight:

33 PTS
7 REB
3 3PM

The youngest Warriors forward to record multiple 30-point games since Chris Webber (1994). pic.twitter.com/Om6UR40cyB

— StatMamba (@StatMamba) December 6, 2024

The 22-year-old is one of the most intriguing young forwards in the NBA.

He is now averaging 14.8 points, 4.3 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.0 steals per contest while shooting 45.1% from the field and 31.4% from the three-point range in his first 19 games.

Via The NBA: "Jonathan Kuminga scores a career-high 33 PTS on 59.1 FG% to lead the @warriors to the win over Houston!"

Jonathan Kuminga scores a career-high 33 PTS on 59.1 FG% to lead the @warriors to the win over Houston! pic.twitter.com/YX7D3Y4FzV

— NBA (@NBA) December 6, 2024

Kuminga was the seventh pick in the 2021 NBA Draft.

He was with the team for their 2022 NBA Championship over the Boston Celtics.

Nov 22, 2024; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga (00) brings the ball up court against the New Orleans Pelicans during second half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images / Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

The Warriors snapped a five-game losing streak with the victory over Houston.

They improved to 13-8 in their first 21 games, which has them as the fifth seed in the Western Conference.

Following the Rockets, the Warriors will remain at home to host Anthony Edwards and the Minneosta Timberwolves on Friday evening in San Francisco.