SAN FRANCISCO – For years, the Warriors have been criticized and ridiculed for their small-ball lineup with Steph Curry leading at the one, 6-foot-6 Draymond Green anchoring at the five, and a blend of plenty of different lineups in between.

Even while that lineup formula has worked for Golden State, proven with four championship banners hanging in the Chase Center rafters, it’s also been a cause for concern against teams with size.

Such as the Denver Nuggets.

So when the Nuggets dropped 70 points against a depleted Golden State defense with no answers for a scorching hot Aaron Gordon, Steve Kerr and Warriors coaches knew it was time to go to the drawing boards and make a change.

Little did they – or anyone – know that change would end up saving them the game.

Golden State started Cur

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