Golden State Warriors: Wiggins and Kuminga don’t work out
“In theory, these are our longest and most athletic players,” Kerr explained his approach. “We’re not a good defensive team, so we wanted to try that. We’re still looking for our best two-way lineup, but it didn’t work.”
Both forwards were replaced in the starting five in the second half, Wiggins only played 17 minutes, while Kuminga even had to play in garbage time. “I just wanted to see action in the second half. That means that the defense is talking. We were quiet in the first half.” And things actually got better after the change. Brandin Podziemski, Dario Saric and Kevon Looney had new energy and the Warriors reduced the difference from -27 to just 9 points, but when Wiggins returned, the Raptors immediately made another run.
After all: Draymond Green was already back on the bench in civilian clothes, so the Warriors may soon – if desired – be able to fall back on their tried-and-tested lineup of Curry, Klay Thompson, Wiggins, Green and Looney, even if they are -8 this season .0 stands. “Two years ago it was the best five in the NBA, so I had a good feeling before the season. Plus the bench with Chris [Paul]Dario [Saric] and some youngsters – that seemed like a good mix on paper,” said Kerr.
2024-01-08 06:54:00
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