LOS ANGELES -- For much of the season, the Warriors have been in competition with their own complacency in pursuit of their third straight title.
There was the 2-6 stretch following the 10-1 start to the season, lowlighted by a certain two All-Stars engaging in a verbal altercation on the sideline during an overtime loss to the Clippers.
Two months later, Golden State slogged to a 4-6 record following a 16-1 stretch, temporarily surrendering the top seed in the West to Denver. Now, after a 108-90 win over the Lakers, their second double-digit victory in as many outings, the Warriors seem to be playing their best basketball at just the right time.