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3 reasons the Golden State Warriors can win the Finals w/o KD and Cousins

By Nathan Beighle

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 26: Kevin Durant #35 of the Golden State Warriors reacts as he leaves the game late in the fourth quarter in a 129-110 win over the LA Clippers during Game Six of Round One of the 2019 NBA Playoffs at Staples Center on April 26, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 26: Kevin Durant #35 of the Golden State Warriors reacts as he leaves the game late in the fourth quarter in a 129-110 win over the LA Clippers during Game Six of Round One of the 2019 NBA Playoffs at Staples Center on April 26, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. /
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Draymond Green aggression and decision making

The Golden State Warriors are different without Durant. His pure scoring touch causes the offense to oftentimes revolve around him. The offense may thrive not around Durant but rather around Draymond Green and Stephen Curry.

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Totaling almost 500 minutes this postseason, the most of any Warrior duo, Curry and Green, while on the court together, have a 118.9 offensive rating and a 106 defensive rating for a net rating of just under 13.

They have the highest net rating of any Warrior duo with over 300 postseason minutes logged. This success is thanks to the complementing playstyle of Green. He knows his role, and with Curry, his full potential comes out.

Green is an elite decision maker. Averaging eight assists per game this postseason, Green is the initiator of the offense and typically the one to find his teammates for open shots. Without Durant, Green’s assists have dipped, but he’s done his part to pick up the scoring load.

Green, over the team’s last four games, has averaged 14.0 points per game on over 52% shooting. That’s a mere 0.6 shy of twice as many points per game Green averaged during the regular season.

He’s been pushing the pace, forcing his way and making the right decision more times than not. Without Durant, Green’s involvement has skyrocketed, and for the Dubs, that’s a good sign.

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