After the game, Steve Kerr was asked about the performance of his starting lineup that consisted of Steph Curry, De'Anthony Melton, Jonathan Kuminga, Draymond Green, and Trayce Ja

Before the game, Kerr had noted that the Warriors coaching staff had been unwilling to test out the trio last season, noting that preseason is the perfect time to experiment with rotations. The move added youth and athleticism into the starting lineup while allowing Green to focus on doing what he does best: blowing up opposing teams offensive possessions.

NBA officials swallowed their whistles in the second half of last season more than the first, a trend that Steve Kerr expects to continue in 2024-25. Speaking on Saturday at the before the Golden State Warriors’ preseason opener against the Los Angeles Clippers at the University of Hawaii’s Stan Sheriff Center,

The Golden State Warriors brought fireworks to their preseason opener, beating the Los Angeles Clippers on a game-winning 3-pointer from Lindy Waters III.

Moses Moody and offseason acquisition Lindy Waters III led the Warriors off the bench against the Clippers in a back-and-forth game. Moody provided a spark for the Warriors, scoring 12 points on 4-of-9 shooting with a pair of made 3-pointers, four rebounds and two steals in 13 minutes. Moody finished with a game-high +14.

Then, after two failed inbounds plays, Lindy Waters III canned the walk-off 3 as time expired, lifting the Warriors to a 91-90 win in the Stan Sheriff Center at the University of Hawaii at Manoa. Waters hit five 3s, scored a game-high 15 points and was first greeted by a chest-bump from Steph Curry after his game-winner.