On the Warriors' side, Curry and Durant, the two key ball-handlers on the perimeter, take turns resting. Thompson has been playing extended minutes in the playoffs, and Kerr uses him most effectively.
Green and Josh Smith alternate on the floor. The Warriors signed this once top-notch versatile forward on a minimum salary for a year. He's performed fairly well this season, averaging 18 minutes per game in the playoffs with 6.2 points, 3.6 rebounds, 2.6 assists, 0.9 steals, and 1.1 blocks.
The substitutes Livingston and McCaw have also been performing well.
Especially Livingston, in the half-court offense, you give him the ball and let him go one-on-one, Harden can't defend against his turnaround jumper.
The game reaches 11 minutes and 32 seconds into the first quarter, with the score at 34-33. The Lakers lead by 1 point, and the Warriors are on offense.
