The speculation is nearing an end, and soon we’ll know exactly who the Golden State Warriors will put on the court when they host the Denver Nuggets tonight for Game 5 of the first round of the Western Conference Playoffs.
But we know what direction they’re leaning in. And it’s the fun one.
According to a report from The Athletic’s Shams Charania — and later confirmed by NBC Sports Bay Area’s Monte Poole — the Dubs are heavily leaning towards a small ball lineup to open up Game 5.
That means Steph Curry returns to the starting lineup.