The season is over. The Golden State Warriors clawed and they fought, but ultimately, with Steph Curry sidelined, they ran out of firepower. They lost to the Minnesota Timberwolves 121-110 on Wednesday night, losing the series 4-1 in the process, and kicking off their offseason.
There will be time, in the coming days, weeks, and months, to assess how the season went in thorough and thoughtful detail. This is not one of those times. Instead, here’s six quick takeaways now that the season is over.
The window of contention is open
Let’s start with the most controversial takeaway: the Warriors are still championship contenders.