Warriors start Andre Iguodala over Andrew Bogut Game 4
Steve Kerr did make a Game 4 starting lineup change, deciding to start the game small.
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The Golden State Warriors will bring Andrew Bogut off the bench and start small with Andre Iguodala in the front court, along with the usual Harrison Barnes and Draymond Green.
Steve Kerr wants the Warriors to increase their tempo throughout the game, like they have all year, and going small to start can help his team do that. Barnes has been roasted by LeBron James in three straight first quarters, so by starting Iguodala, the Warriors' most effective defender on James so far, they can hopefully deny him the opportunity for a quick start.
The most notable change to a starting five in recent Finals history is the Dallas Mavericks in Game 4 of the 2011 NBA Finals. They put J.J. Barea into the game next to Jason Kidd, a move that did exactly what Kerr hopes: picked up the tempo and provided an early spark that carried Dallas to its first championship.
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