I was surprised by how hard I was pulling for the W’s to win this game. And maybe the W’s players and coaches found themselves surprised on this count, too. All pre-game indications pointed to a game Kerr was willing to let play itself. Boogie, Iguodala, and Livingston all beginning all-star break early rather playing a back-to-back. The intention of reducing minutes for the remaining mainstays: Steph, KD, Draymond, Klay. And therefore by extension utilizing all 10 players in uniform.
If things broke right. If the stars went on a real tear. If the deep bench held. And/or if Portland stumbled.