After the game against Dallas, Kerr was questioned why he chose to start with that particular mix of players, and he responded by saying, “We’re looking for a boost defensively.” Over the course of the past few weeks, the defensive numbers with that starting bunch have not been very impressive… It was our intention from the beginning to improve our defense, and we also wanted to increase Steph’s participation in the game. We had the impression that if we were to get Chris on the court, it would possibly free Steph up a little bit.

Kerr wants to see more of this bunch going forward, despite the fact that the game did not go the way Golden State had hoped it would in that particular matchup. This lineup of five players does have some positive aspects, but it also has some shortcomings. There are several holes in the lineup.

When anchored by a rookie center, the backcourt defense that Curry and Paul play is impossible to maintain. This is especially true under the circumstances. Additionally, despite the fact that Jackson-Davis possesses a great deal of vertical talent, he is still susceptible to foul trouble. This is something that can become even more prominent when there is not much perimeter resistance from the guards.

As of right now, the most important thing to know about Golden State is that there is no perfect answer as it is now constituted, which is why Kerr is looking for alternatives.