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Steve Kerr lauds effort of 'Elite Eight' amid Warriors' injury woes

SAN FRANCISCO -- Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr says he has never seen anything quite like the injury situation his team is dealing, while noting that he has been calling the healthy remaining players on the roster the 'Elite Eight' as they continue to play under adverse circumstances.

"We could have used Draymond Green and D'Angelo Russell for sure," Kerr said with a bit of a chuckle after Tuesday's film session, in the wake of a 100-97 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday night. "And Kevon Looney would have been very helpful.