While Stephen Curry's hamstring injury was a major factor in that loss to Minnesota, they also need a couple more complementary players to win it all for the fifth time in the Curry era. Their biggest roster need appears to be a starting-caliber center with the size to hold down that position, especially defensively and on the boards.

But with guard Stephen Curry out because of a hamstring injury, Golden State needed every sliver of advantage it could muster, And one player who struggled badly at the worst possible time was center Draymond Green, who fouled out after posting just two points and four assists, shooting 1-for-4 from the field and committing five turnovers.

Steve Kerr opens up about his high-voltage relationship with Draymond Green, shedding light on how their friction helped drive Golden State’s success.