Warriors Struggle Without Curry, Green's Minutes a Challenge

0:00It's March 3rd for the Golden State Warriors, let's get into it. Follow and subscribe for more team news every day. The Golden State Warriors spail to the Los Angeles Clippers 114-101 on Monday night. Without Stephen Curry's sidelined by injury, the team leaned heavily on Dremond Green for defense. But managing Green's playing time has become a real challenge as he turns 36 this Wednesday. In the game's final 17 minutes without Green on the floor, the Clippers exploded for 53 points while holding the Warriors to just. 30. That stretch wiped out a 16 point lead and turned it into a 17 point deficit for Golden State. Warriors coach Steve Curry praised Green as one of the league's top defenders who set the tone early. He noted they had to pull him after 31 minutes since he cannot play the full game at this stage in his career. Green averages about 27 minutes per game this season. Wednesday marked the 11th time in 50 games he topped 31 minutes, raising concerns especially without Curry.

1:01Golden State hopes to rebound Thursday night against the Houston Rockets while figuring out how to balance those non-green minutes. D&N is sponsored by our partner. Check out the episode description. Your pillow just got smarter. It plays your podcasts and music, S-O-L-I, solely pillow.com.