Golden State Warriors Dynasty Ends

Is This the Final Chapter in the Golden State Warriors' Reign of Dominance?

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After running out of points against the Lakers, Golden State has to think hard about its future.

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Should Draymond Green come back to the team? Can it move Jordan Poole? And does running it back even make sense? This summer will be full of unknowns.

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On Friday night, the Los Angeles Lakers eliminated the Golden State Warriors, bringing an end to one of the more shaky title defenses in recent memory.

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From a season-opening knockout blow to an 11-30 record to a continually inconsistent defensive effort, the signals of approaching calamity were obvious.

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No single moment can sum up the (potential) collapse of a dynasty, but Game 6 of the first round encapsulated their worst traits.

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Not even 10 seconds into the second half, things quickly went downhill and turned into a rough beating.

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The Warriors went to sleep at home during a game that could have and should have been a big win.

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We may have reached the end of one of the most successful and influential eras that any team has ever experienced.

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Whether they stay together or break up, the Golden State Warriors' dominance will forever reshape the NBA.

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