OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) – Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr has nothing but “good problems” right now.
It’s the beginning of the dog days of the NBA season, he said, those few weeks before the All-Star break when the newness of the schedule has worn off and players begin to physically and emotionally tire. And despite more lapses than he’d like, Kerr’s team just keeps on winning – and usually by a lot.
The NBA-leading Warriors continued their latest roll Wednesday night, overwhelming the undermanned Miami Heat 104-89 for their eighth straight victory. Golden State (31-5) has won by an average of 19.8 points during its current streak.
“I think it hits every team, regardless of your record,” Kerr said. “If anything, it should be easier for us. This has been so much fun. Everybody’s playing and we are winning. It’s been a fantastic season to this point so that should help carry us for a bit.”
With a strained left hamstring sidelining Heat star Dwyane Wade, the Warriors mowed down Miami the way they have most opponents recently.