Injuries force Steve Kerr to tinker with Warriors’ starting lineup

Barring injuries, the Warriors can expect one constant: Steve Kerr will start the same five players: Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, Kevin Durant, Draymond Green and Zaza Pachulia. That has been the starting lineup in 18 of Golden State's 29 games this season. In the other 11, Kerr has rolled out nine different starting units. The reshuffling is a product of matchups, sure, but it is also based on how players work off each other. "Most of it is matchups, but some of it is also who else is available," Kerr said. "The fact that Draymond is not playing can affect who I'm going to start at point guard, because I'm going to do different combinations.