Ian Clark: Season-high playing time Monday

Both Klay Thompson (heel) and Shaun Livingston (personal) were unavailable for
Golden State on Monday, leading to bigger roles for Clark and Patrick McCaw in
the backcourt. Their roles got bigger when the Nuggets raced out to a 25-point
halftime that stretched to 28 points at its zenith. With the All-Star game
around the corner, coach Steve Kerr might opt to give Thompson the night off
Wednesday against the Kings, the Warriors’ final game before the break. If so,
both Clark and McCaw will be in line for extra playing time.