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Warriors thrive without Porzingis
Golden State's win streak grows as Porzingis absence reshapes team dynamics.
In brief
Golden State's win streak grows as Porzingis absence reshapes team dynamics. Golden State Warriors' six-game winning streak continues without Kristaps Porzingis, with Yaxel Lendeborg and Georges Niang stepping up to fill key roles. Originally reported by The San Francisco Standard.
Warriors' win streak begins
The Warriors started the season 0-3 but are now 6-3 with a six-game winning streak.
Porzingis' absence
Kristaps Porzingis is likely to miss the rest of the season due to a health issue.
Stephen Curry's role
Stephen Curry scored 29 points in 28 minutes during the Warriors' win over Miami.
Yaxel Lendeborg's impact
Yaxel Lendeb.
Draymond's new role
Draymond is now playing center full-time, a role he has held for over a decade.
Georges Niang's rise
Georges Niang has become the Warriors' late-game in-bounder with a plus-minus of +56.
Second unit strength
The Warriors' second unit has a +31.4 net rating in 56 minutes played together.
Jimmy Butler's return
Jimmy Butler will return when his knee is 100% ready, not earlier.
Trade deadline strategy
The Warriors have $100 million in expiring contracts to trade for a star before the February 11 deadline.
Team adaptation
The Warriors' adaptation to Porzingis' absence has improved their performance without him.
Stephen Curry's confidence
Stephen Curry said the team's response to adversity shows how much they want to be a great team.
Draymond's low shot count
Draymond has scored 21 points this season with 49 assists and 35 rebounds.
Win streak significance
The Warriors' win streak is long enough to feel substantial with more winnable games coming up.
Team's future outlook
The Warriors can focus on the trade market in February or July without rushing Jimmy Butler's return.
Porzingis' potential impact
Porzingis could have been great for the Warriors if not for his health issue.
Team's current status
The Warriors are 6-3 in the Western Conference standings with a six-game winning streak.
The main idea
Golden State Warriors' six-game winning streak continues without Kristaps Porzingis, with Yaxel Lendeborg and Georges Niang stepping up to fill key roles.
