This is looking like the old Warriors. They are down 17 early in the second quarter. They can’t buy a basket and they can’t stop Kobe.
This is an ugly way to go out, getting swept by the rival Lakers. But it proves the Warriors still need more. They are relying on jumpers (being outscored in the paint 22-6) and their gambling defense is getting them in foul trouble and allowing the Lakers to shoot 63 percent to this point.
Of course, they may have a run in them. They better. Because this could get ugly.