For eight years, the Warriors always found an escape door. Down 2–1 against a physical Memphis team? Ah, just stick Andrew Bogut on Tony Allen. Down 2–1 to LeBron James in the Finals?

Losing to the Los Angeles Lakers ended an awkward season that began with Draymond Green punching Jordan Poole in training camp, which followed them all year. Losing to the Sacramento Kings in the play ...