Warriors center Marquese Chriss stood above his opponent, staring down through a villainous facemask.
Chriss, who started in the Warriors’ 112-106 loss to the Suns at Talking Stick Resort Arena on Wednesday, has come a long way since his rookie season in Phoenix. His block of Suns forward Jonah Bolden’s layup in the second quarter underscored the confidence Chriss has found in Golden State.
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In his eighth-consecutive start at center, Chriss continued to show why the Warriors are excited about his long-term fit. His athleticism, feel for the game and willingness to play his role have provided the Warriors with a valuable lob threat and developing rim protector.