Overview
- After a 4-1 start, Golden State dropped consecutive games to the Pacers and Bucks that highlighted gaps in transition and rotation defense.
- Steve Kerr said opponents are spreading the floor and speeding actions, and the Warriors through seven games rank ninth in defense, 17th in offense and 19th in pace.
- Kerr met with GM Mike Dunleavy and player-health chief Rick Celebrini to map out veteran minute management under the NBA’s rest rules.
- Al Horford sat Tuesday against the Suns for left toe management and to avoid a back-to-back, while Jimmy Butler was listed questionable with back soreness but started.
- Practices emphasized shared terminology and on-court communication as the team seeks a balance between Stephen Curry’s quick-read offense and deliberate Jimmy Butler isolations, with a compact schedule contributing to fatigue.