SAN FRANCISCO — As the Warriors search for ways to improve a laboring offense, the free-throw stripe has provided a silver lining.
Despite having the worst-rated offense in the NBA through 45 games, the Warriors are second in the league in free-throw percentage (81.1%). With Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson sidelined by injuries, Golden State misses their shot-making ability, but is trying to make up for it at the line.
Six of Golden State’s healthy players are shooting 80% or better from the foul line, with Alec Burks (90.3%) leading the team. Among NBA players who attempt as many free throws per game (4.