The way the Warriors want to play defense requires a ton of energy because of how they want to swarm and make rotations; they have slipped from second in defensive rating through three weeks to fourth. Getting complacent with leads is reminiscent of last season’s lowlights — the weaknesses that looked behind Golden State during its 12-3 start.

After blowing a 17-point lead to the Spurs, the Warriors collapsed late again on Monday in another ugly loss to the Nets.