What happened: Golden State will open its preseason finale with Charles Bassey, Draymond Green, Yaxel Lendeborg, Brandin Podziemski, and Steph Curry in the starting five. Head coach Steve Kerr is pairing Green with a traditional center to evaluate a bigger lineup look.

Why it matters: Testing a two-big alignment gives Golden State a final preseason look at interior size alongside recently extended guard Brandin Podziemski and rookie forward Yaxel Lendeborg. Extending the starters to a 25-to-30-minute workload simulates regular-season rotation patterns ahead of opening night.

What to watch: Golden State tips off its final preseason tune-up before finalizing regular-season rotation pairings.