SAN FRANCISCO — The Golden State Warriors finished a seven-game homestand on Saturday by taking down Kyrie Irving and the Brooklyn Nets. The victory gave the Dubs a 6-1 record in those games. The key to the Warriors' success over this stretch has been their team defense, and although they're missing Draymond Green, they have continued to have the best defense in the NBA.

Since Green's absence, the head of the spear has now been All-Star starter Andrew Wiggins.

“Every game my mindset is to go out there defensively and disturb the other team and do what I can to make it hard for them,” Wiggins told ClutchPoints. “When Draymond is out there, it just makes everyone’s job easier. Draymond is all over the floor defensively guarding one through five, getting charges, blocking shots and steals—everything.”

The Warriors own the league's best defensive rating by a significant margin. They also collect the most defensive rebounds in the NBA, rank second in steals and fourth in opponent's paint points.

Article Continues Below
More Warriors News
Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (left) defends against Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (right) during the fourth quarter at Chase Center.
Nick Wright drops the mic on LeBron James vs. Stephen Curry debateScotty White ·
Stephen Curry, Tom Brady, NBA logo in background, eyes symbols
Warriors’ Stephen Curry cites Tom Brady about potential post-NBA plansRichard Pereira ·
jonathan kuminga warriors
Why Warriors’ Jonathan Kuminga ‘controls Dubs’ free agencyKenzo Fukuda ·
Featured image Stephen Curry
Warriors’ Stephen Curry leaves son starstruck with Mr. Beast video callDylan Fine ·
Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) claps from the bench during the fourth quarter against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center.
Warriors’ Stephen Curry makes ‘imposter syndrome’ confessionBrett Siegel ·
Golden State Warriors center James Wiseman (33) walks on the street during the Warriors championship parade in downtown San Francisco.
How former Warriors center James Wiseman could become 2-time NBA champion despite Pacers tradeBrett Siegel ·

Click here to hear more on Draymond Green on the Warriors' Multiverse podcast*

In Green's absence, everyone has stepped up for Golden State. It was a struggle in the first few games on both ends of the floor, but once the Warriors made up their mind to defend things have started to go in the right direction. The commitment to play defense has helped them be dominant the last seven home games and they plan to continue that dominance on the road.

Next, the Warriors will play Jalen Green and the Houston Rockets. The last time these teams met was January 21st at Chase Center, when Stephen Curry hit the first game-winner of his career.