Can the Warriors Defy the Odds and Thrive Without Steph Curry?
He’s also the key to a huge battle moving forward that dates all the way back to the death lineup. The secret sauce to these lineups isn’t just Green’s defense, but his ability to rebound like a center. A lot of teams give up too many second-chance opportunities to make small lineups feasible; Green allows the Warriors to finish possessions.
In Game 1, the Warriors had 18 offensive rebounds compared to 12 for the Wolves. With Green and Butler, the Warriors have the ability and desire to keep the Wolves off the glass. And while the Wolves can match Golden State’s physical strength when the Warriors have the ball, the same is true for the Warriors when the roles are reversed.
Post Comment