The changing of the guard in sight as Warriors beat up on San Antonio

The Warriors own the best record in the NBA, but against the defending champion San Antonio Spurs they haven't won since the playoffs in 2013, until Friday night. The past met the present and possibly the future head on before a sold out crowd in Oakland and there was no question who was faster and better after the All-Star break. Golden State lead by the Splash brothers took over in the third quarter and finished 110-99 redeeming their previous loss at home against the Spurs in November.
That seemed like a lifetime ago to first year Coach Steve Kerr and his squad who are focusing on his winning formula tribeca: defense, ball movement and taking care of the ball.

"We're trying to be good for the next decade," said Kerr after the game, when asked to compare the team's accomplishments. "We are just getting started. we have a long way to go, but this is fun."
As for the importance of his first win against his mentor, the great Gregg Popovich, Kerr had nothing but praise for his former coach.
"I'm probably going to go have a glass of wine with him after this," explained Kerr. "He's always the same. Win or loose. He's one of the most amazing human beings I've ever met. He's got a great perspective on the game and life.  Win or loose, Pop is Pop."
Humility and perspective, much like Kerr  and his players.
After winning the 3-point contest during the All-Star festivities, Stephen Curry lead all scorers with 25 points and an even more impressive 11 assists.  Curry was fueled by a controversial foul call in the second quarter that evoked a heated response from both number 30 and Kerr who received consecutive technicals.  Klay Thompson added 20 points and four other Warriors scored in double figures, while contributing a total of 29 assists, showcasing the ball movement and unselfish play of the league's best team.
"It's great. You have to be focused," said Thompson. "You can't relax on defense.  Everybody's gotta come to the ball and be aggressive. "
The aggressive defensive play by the Dubs shut down the Spur's top three players with Tim Duncan, Tony Parker and Manu Ginobili sitting the entire fourth quarter after scoring just 26 points between them. Age seems to be slowing down the champs who played and lost last night to the Clippers in Los Angeles. While the win is a huge boost as the Warriors hit the road for another long 6 game stretch away from home, Andrew Bogut wants to keep the focus clear.
"We're in for the long haul now," said Bogut. "We have to take care of ourselves and keep getting  wins."
Spoken like a true Warrior, with the NBA championship trophy in sight and a league best 43-9 record with 30 games remaining.