Golden State Warriors head coach has been happy with the way his team has been playing.
Consistency is the biggest key to long term success over the course of a log NBA season and that's something the Golden State Warriors have finally found.
It's been an up-and-down season so far for the Warriors. Their 16-15 record certainly wouldn't blow anyone away, but the way they've been playing recently could be an indication of good things yet to come after the team struggled earlier in the year.
The Warriors are riding a three-game win streak and have finally been able to put together a consistent starting rotation after injury troubles earlier in the year between Steph Curry, Jimmy Butler III an Al Horford created a constant carousel of new lineups that head coach Steve Kerr had to put together.
Dallas Mavericks forward Daniel Gafford (21) and Golden State Warriors center Al Horford (20) reach for a loose ball during the first quarter at Chase Center. Darren Yamashita-Imagn ImagesFinding Consistency
With all of those star and role players finally together on a regular bassi, they've been able to find some chemistry that's translated into victories. Solid play from the Warriors bench has only added to that team chemistry and success, as well.
“I feel like we’re in a good place. We have a rotation, we’re healthy," Kerr said (via Warriors). "Getting Al [Horford] back today was huge, the way he shot it the first half just creating that separation. Our centers are all playing well. I think QP [Quinten Post], it’s funny because QP has not shot the ball well but he’s played really really well defensively.
Golden State Warriors center Al Horford (20) reacts after making a three point basket against the Dallas Mavericks during the first quarter at Chase Center. Darren Yamashita-Imagn ImagesKerry continued, "To have Trayce (Jackson-Davis) out there doing the same, defending, blocking shots, and then to have Al suddenly we have a pretty solid front line should we choose to go big. But multiple options off the bench. I like the way we’re playing but we got to go on the road and keep it going.”
Size and Speed on the Roster
The Warriors have a very diverse roster to work with between mobile, high-shooting guards and a healthy amount of size to change matchups and give opposing teams a variety of schemes to contend with.
Golden State Warriors center Quinten Post (21) blocks a shot by Orlando Magic guard Desmond Bane (3) in the fourth quarter at Chase Center. Eakin Howard-Imagn ImagesWith their injuries, that variety hasn't always been utilized, but now the Warriors are able to put their diverse lineup into practice and finding great results on the other side.
Over half the season is still ahead of them though and there's no guarantee that injuries won't become a factor again. For now, though, the Warriors are finally in a good place and playing some great basketball as a result and because of that they still have a great ability to make themselves great playoff contenders as the season goes along.