PHOENIX -- The Golden State Warriors had a feeling this would be the path they would have to travel down. They wanted to believe their collective talent would be too overpowering for opponents in the midst of what is expected to be a difficult transitional period. However, they knew deep down that they would be vulnerable throughout the early stages of the regular season, and that has been the case. In trying to incorporate superstar Kevin Durant into the fold, the Warriors were abused by the? San Antonio Spurs?at Oracle Arena in a 29-point rout on opening night. Golden State followed it up with back-to-back road wins over the injury-plagued New Orleans Pelicans and the rebuilding Phoenix Suns, neither victory coming easy. The whispers of "maybe they won't be that good" are minuscule for the time being, but the players are certainly cognitive of the external chatter.? Stephen Curry,?the two-time MVP, explained that this trying...