The Golden State Warriors‘ famous “death lineup” which memorably changed the team's fortune during the 2015 NBA Finals, was torched last year with the Cleveland Cavaliers‘ prowess at the offensive glass during the last four games of the series — but so far in these 2017 NBA Finals, it has been nothing short of unstoppable.

The feared lineup has only seen the court for 17 of the total 192 minutes of playing time through four games, netting a 141.7 offensive rating, 69.4 defensive rating (Draymond Green‘s league-leading rating is a 98.9 and 99.1 in the playoffs), according to Shane Young of BBallBreakdown.

The reason for the failure of such an explosive lineup last season was its excessive use out of necessity, with Golden State lacking a healthy big man that could run the floor — forcing head coach Steve Kerr to play small for longer stretches and playing to the strengths of the rebounding machine Tristan Thompson was in the postseason.

This year's version is much more explosive, including a bona fide four-time scoring champion in Kevin Durant, who has also shown his talents at the defensive side of the ball.

Golden State will make the most use out of this lineup in the second and fourth quarters when Zaza Pachulia is taken out for long stretches. This death lineup gives the Warriors a total of four playmakers on the floor at the same time in Stephen Curry, Andre Iguodala, Green, and Durant — making them a tough assignment on defense due to their multi-faceted skill set.

Through four games, the Warriors have clearly proved superior with this lineup on the floor, boasting a 72.4 net rating — but Kerr will have more leeway to put them on the floor more often, as the Cavs simply don't possess the same size they did a year ago.

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Playing the death lineup consistent minutes in Game 5 could be the remedy Kerr has been looking for, allowing the speed of his roster to defend the Cavaliers' open shooters and pressure ball-handlers often and efficiently, as long as they can keep away from cheap fouls.