Teams often attempt to obscure their limitations. To effortlessly guide you through a season as if they're chosen to follow a linear path to the NBA Finals. To hide the flaws and idiosyncrasies that would draw them out of their elite position. “These are all just bumps in the road” they say.
The Golden State Warriors been riding through their fair share of bumps, so far. Early season blips with one eye always on the end game - or even beyond. Assuming the defensive struggles will right themselves when it matters; that personnel concerns, or early-season losses don’t matter.