Time for Warriors to start Andre Iguodala?

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The Golden State Warriors were desperate at halftime of Game 6 of the Western Conference finals.

When Andre Iguodala started the second half in Oklahoma City, few questioned the ploy. It was a slightly surprising move, but not a controversial one. Iguodala is one of the five best players on this team, after all, and a key member of Golden State’s famed “Death Lineup.”

With the switch, the Warriors snagged their first second-half lead in Chesapeake Energy Arena since Stephen Curry’s famous 37-foot game winner on Feb. 27. Of course, they quickly lost their advantage Saturday night but eventually wrenched it back in crunch time, thanks in large part to Iguodala’s defense on Kevin Durant.

Andre Iguodala got a surprise start in the second half of Game 6, but Steve Kerr probably won’t start him in Game 7 on Monday night. AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez

Generally, putting the reigning NBA Finals MVP into a lineup is a move that garners wide support. Also, of Golden State’s 10 most-used lineups, the four best-performing units all include the veteran swingman.

It all begs the question: In these games that count for everything, why not just start Iguodala in the first place?

Warriors coach Steve Kerr is reluctant to do that just yet. On whether he’ll deploy the lineup …

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