SAN FRANCISCO — The Golden State Warriors have a 3-1 lead over the Denver Nuggets, and superstar guard Stephen Curry hasn't started in a single game. He has also played with a minutes restriction since returning from injury, but after playing 37 minutes in Game 4, Steve Kerr told the media Curry's minutes will no longer be limited at all.

That statement by Kerr gives the impression that Curry is heading back to the starting lineup. The future Hall of Fame coach refused to officially announce his star would be back starting, but that's the assumption as the Warriors look to close out the Nuggets again.

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Everybody knew this moment was coming. Now the question is who will exit the starting lineup. Wednesday morning, Andrew Wiggins got asked about potentially coming off the bench.

“Whatever the coaches want to do,” Wiggins told ClutchPoints. “Whatever they think is best to win the game. Steph came off the bench for a couple of games. … We got to do whatever we need to do to win.”

If Wiggins is the odd man out, it will be the first time in his career coming off the bench. It's a sacrifice the one-time All-Star is willing to make, especially if it helps the team advance.

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However, signs are pointing to the Warriors using their new Death Lineup. This would mean Wiggins stays with the starters and Kevon Looney gets benched. No official decision has been made, but momentum is growing for this:

One thing that's for sure is the three-guard lineup of Curry, Klay Thompson and Jordan Poole will be on display. It has been one of the Warriors' most potent groupings this round, and it only makes sense to run it out there at home to finish the series.