Without Curry, Jimmy Butler will need to take the reins on offense, while Buddy Hield will continue to get plenty of looks. However, Kerr mentioned defense as the key to winning the series, which means Draymond Green's role will become even more important than before.

Golden State’s superstar guard will miss at least a week after he strained his hamstring during Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals against the Minnesota Timberwolves.