Warriors might not “play small” as much without Curry

Warriors might not “play small” as much without Curry

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.

Kerr and his coaching staff had to adjust their customary rotation throughout the first-round series against Houston, given Curry’s absence.

Shaun Livingston steps into the starting lineup, which in turn scrambles the typical substitution pattern for the second unit.