So, during a timeout, assistants Terry Stotts and Chris DeMarco made a suggestion. Butler subbed in for Will Richard at the 4:21 mark of the fourth quarter, Green took the place of Brandin Podziemski with 3:50 to play, and besides a few seconds on the final possession of regulation, the five-man lineup closed out the final 8 minutes, 50 seconds of what turned into a 137-131 overtime win.
And when Curry played a two-man game with Horford, the Blazers had no answers for the two-time MVP. Well, except for fouling on plays that, a year ago, may have gone uncalled. Thanks to the new 'Hi-Five' rule, which penalizes defenders for swiping at hands following through, and re-emphasizes contact to shooters' legs, Curry shot nine free throws in the first half, all makes, and ended up with 13 attempts from the foul line overall.