{"id":1026967,"date":"2019-05-18T20:32:24","date_gmt":"2019-05-19T00:32:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sports7.us\/?p=1026967"},"modified":"2019-05-17T15:32:39","modified_gmt":"2019-05-17T19:32:39","slug":"death-lineup-killing-golden-state-warriors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sports7.us\/news\/death-lineup-killing-golden-state-warriors\/","title":{"rendered":"NBA Playoffs: Is the Death Lineup Killing the Golden State Warriors?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
When implemented during the Warriors first and second NBA championships, their Death Lineup, also called the Hampton Five lineup, was something no NBA team could match up with. It featured a core of Steph Curry<\/a>, Klay Thompson, Andre Iguodala, Harrison Barnes, and Draymond Green at the center position. The lineup proved to be very effective as Green's versatility not only passing the ball but defending bigger players made things hard for opposing offenses. The lineup became an even bigger problem for the league when Golden State signed superstar Kevin Durant<\/a> after the 2016-17 season. Durant, normally a natural small forward, slotted in at center in the Death Lineup, and he used his agility and athleticism to attack centers trying to defend him in the open floor. However, there have been times where the Death Lineup hasn\u2019t worked. Will the lineup\u2019s effectiveness or lack thereof impact the Warriors achieving a three-peat<\/a>.
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