That small lineup just isn’t the same without You Know Who.
Even with Stephen Curry sidelined by a sprained knee, Warriors coach Steve Kerr might occasionally put Draymond Green at center during this series against Portland. The Trail Blazers like to “play small” themselves, with 6-foot-11 Mason Plumlee as their only low-post presence.
But as Kerr acknowledged Sunday before Game 1, the temptation of the small lineup diminishes without Curry available to do his captivating thing.
“Obviously, part of the advantage in going small for us is having Steph,” Kerr said.