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Warriors start Iguodala in Game 6

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The Golden State Warriors started Andre Iguodala in place of injured center Andrew Bogut in Game 6 of the NBA Finals.

Starting Iguodala allows the Warriors to maximize minutes for the vaunted "Death Lineup." Steve Kerr made a similar move in last year's Finals against the Cleveland Cavaliers, and it paid off with three-straight wins to secure the championship.

The "Death Lineup" has outscored opponents to the tune of 47 points per 100 possessions this season. The alignment will see Draymond Green - fresh off a one-game suspension - play center in a unit with four wing players.

Golden State has outscored Cleveland by 51 points with Green as the lone big in the Finals.

Bogut sustained a season-ending knee injury on Monday after J.R. Smith rolled into his leg.

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