The Golden State Warriors hold a 9-6 record after 15 games. In these 15 games, no other team has faced more back-to-backs or had a tougher schedule to start the season. The schedule has been so challenging that Warriors head coach Steve Kerr expressed his feelings, saying, “It’s been the toughest early schedule I’ve ever been a part of in my entire NBA life.” Kerr, who played in a different era lacking modern medicine and sports science, has never seen a season with a tougher start than this.

Players’ routines thrown out the window at schedule’s expense

The second half of this back-to-back against Miami will mark the Warriors’ 17th game in 29 days across 13 different cities. Such extensive travel can take a toll on anyone, and with the demanding nature of an NBA season, consistent recove

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