# Warriors thrive without Porzingis

> Golden State's win streak grows as Porzingis absence reshapes team dynamics.
- Title: Warriors thrive without Porzingis · The San Francisco Standard
- Summary: Golden State's win streak grows as Porzingis absence reshapes team dynamics. Golden State Warriors' six-game winning streak continues without Kristaps…
- Keywords: golden state warriors, kristaps porzingis, yaxel lendeborg, georges niang, stephen curry, draymond, jimmy butler, nba, win streak, trade deadline, 2026 nba season, western conference
- Source: The San Francisco Standard — https://sfstandard.com/2026/11/06/warriors-win-streak-kristaps-porzingis-yaxel-lendeborg
- Published: 2026-11-06T19:57:23+00:00
- Read time: 2 min
- Topics: golden state warriors, kristaps porzingis, yaxel lendeborg, georges niang, stephen curry, draymond, jimmy butler, nba, win streak, trade deadline, 2026 nba season, western conference
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Golden State Warriors' six-game winning streak continues without Kristaps Porzingis, with Yaxel Lendeborg and Georges Niang stepping up to fill key roles.