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Yang Hansen played 20 minutes on Oct. 16, and Portland coach Micah Nori said he needs high-level minutes to adjust to NBA speed and length: "Hansen needs to play high-level basketball." Nori took the blame for Al Horford hitting three 3-pointers over Hansen in his first stint.
Gui Santos and Yaxel Lendeborg could join Stephen Curry, Brandin Podziemski and Draymond Green as Golden State starters, Steve Kerr said. Al Horford, at 20 minutes, comes off the bench so he or Green anchors the defense more. Kerr wouldn't commit on who plays the Oct. 16 finale.
If Kristaps Porzingis isn't available, Steve Kerr said the Warriors either "start big" with Al Horford or Charles Bassey, or put Draymond Green at center with Yaxel Lendeborg at power forward, which the 6'10 Lendeborg makes more palatable. Kerr gave no update on Porzingis.