Unlike with Boston and Cleveland, the second-round demise of the Warriors wasn't that big of a surprise. Yes, Stephen Curry's hamstring injury was a bitter blow, but you might say Golden State went exactly as far as their talent allowed it to.
For a while now, the Warriors have found themselves in an odd place. After winning the title three years ago, age, roster alterations and unfulfilled expectations have created a product that comes with a fairly set ceiling, despite the continued excellence of Curry when healthy.
This season, in particular, was filled with major change.