As the Golden State Warriors heard the final buzzer sound, all but sealing their four-game sweep of the San Antonio Spurs and punching their ticket to their third straight NBA Finals, there was a noticeable difference in the atmosphere of the team. They had dominated the first three rounds, coming into the Finals with an unprecedented and perfect 12-0 record, yet you couldn’t tell if you watched them celebrate post game.
Surely they were happy to win the Western Conference, as reporters noted that Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant, Draymond Green and others smiled as they walked off the court.