More than a quarter of the NBA season has passed, and the Golden State Warriors have yet to lose. And while redefining what it means to get off to a fast start, the Warriors appear to be speeding toward their second straight league title. But let's not forget: The finish line is nowhere in sight.
The Warriors' record-setting opening act doesn't guarantee that they'll have a great closing one. Across every sport, many factors -- the grind of the regular season, injuries, infighting, complacency, formidable opponents, etc. -- have derailed teams that looked unstoppable early on.