Warriors beat the #1 team in the east last night, Boston Celtics (20-6) in overtime, 132-126.
Most intriguing to me were the five players who finished the last 10 minutes of the game: Chris Paul, Steph Curry, Klay Thompson, Jonathan Kuminga and Trayce Jackson-Davis. The two best shooters, the two most athletic, the best rebounder (TJD had 13 in 29 minutes) and the best able to control the ball. Chris Paul had 10 assists and 0 turnover, third time this season, which is a tie for the full season record of the Warriors, most 0 turnover/double digit assist games.
I think that should be the starting lineup. I think Wiggins gets overwhelmed as a starter and does better with the backups. I think Podziemski does better against backups. Part of Draymond's problems is his reactions in emotional situations...and he's going to need to play himself back into game shape. He should come off the bench. Moody is a decent shooter and rebounder. Looney's always been a fill in guy, and he can get rebounds coming off the bench. Saric and GP2 can play with either lineup.
Most intriguing to me were the five players who finished the last 10 minutes of the game: Chris Paul, Steph Curry, Klay Thompson, Jonathan Kuminga and Trayce Jackson-Davis. The two best shooters, the two most athletic, the best rebounder (TJD had 13 in 29 minutes) and the best able to control the ball. Chris Paul had 10 assists and 0 turnover, third time this season, which is a tie for the full season record of the Warriors, most 0 turnover/double digit assist games.
I think that should be the starting lineup. I think Wiggins gets overwhelmed as a starter and does better with the backups. I think Podziemski does better against backups. Part of Draymond's problems is his reactions in emotional situations...and he's going to need to play himself back into game shape. He should come off the bench. Moody is a decent shooter and rebounder. Looney's always been a fill in guy, and he can get rebounds coming off the bench. Saric and GP2 can play with either lineup.
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