The Golden State Warriors are winning consistently again, as the team moves into the final stretch of the season. The bench is now solidified with the acquisition of Steve Blake, but which bench player will be the most critical during the stretch run?
The starting five has been very consistent this year with the normal ups and downs and injury problems. However, they have pulled their weight and own a 29-12 record through March 15 with those five on the floor.
However, the biggest problem throughout the season has been the inconsistency of the bench. Coach Mark Jackson stuck with his starters a lot more than he had to because of non-production.
The bench is now a bona fide weapon on most nights and fighting to be in the same conversation with the top-tier talents like the San Antonio Spurs and Oklahoma City Thunder. But let’s take a closer at the core members that keep the train on the tracks.
As the season plays out, the Warriors will try to upgrade to the fifth spot or even earn a home-court advantage, but the rotations will start to shrink.
Instead of using the entir ...
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Which Golden State Warriors Bench Player Will Be Critical During Stretch Run?
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