The Golden State Warriors suffered their first road loss of the season on Sunday afternoon, losing 115-104 to a defensively-brilliant Cleveland Cavaliers team. It was an ugly and frustrating loss, but also not a very concerning one at all. Cleveland, healthy for the first time all year and with something to prove, brought their A-game. The Warriors could not buy a bucket, even on the occasions when they got open looks.
And so they lost. It happens sometimes. It didn’t really feel like a game to read too much into.
Before they turn around and face the Detroit Pistons on Monday evening, it’s time to hand out some quick grades.